In Lesson 3.1 of our recent course, LCA for building services with ARUP, we examine how whole-life carbon (WLC) analysis can guide sustainable choices in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
Here’s a look at what you’ll learn:
- Understanding MEP operational carbon: Dive into the factors driving operational emissions in MEP systems and how energy consumption varies across building types.
- Energy use by end-use: Analyze energy consumption for different building types to customize carbon reduction strategies.
- Fuel use & carbon factors: Gain insights into key fuel sources and their carbon impacts, using data from Eurostat.
Sign up to LCA for building services for free on Academy. This course, developed in collaboration with ARUP, provides the tools you need to assess WLC and make sustainable design decisions in building services.
Question for Community: How are you currently managing the operational and embodied carbon of MEP systems in your projects? Are there specific early-stage strategies or tools you find particularly effective in reducing whole-life carbon?
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