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Here you can find published EPDs. An EPD is the basis for sustainable building and data base for identification for sustainable construction products.

Search among all EPD registered within the International EPD® System, or browse the database by product category.

Zero Carbon buildings as a solution for reversing climate change

Embodied carbon is the carbon footprint to make a product Solar PV based electricity is undoubtedly lower carbon emissions than fossil fuel-based electricity However, it is also known to have a...

It's generally assumed that it only takes a few years before solar panels have generated as much energy as it took to make them, resulting in very low greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional grid electricity. However, a more critical analysis shows that the cumulative energy and CO2 balance of the industry is negative, meaning that solar PV has actually increased energy use and greenhouse gas emissions instead of lowering them. The problem is that we use and produce solar panels in the wrong places. By carefully selecting the location of both manufacturing and installation, the po...

We performed a life-cycle environmental assessment of China's multi-crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules associated with international trade.…

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Knowing where our materials come from, what’s in them, how they were made, and how long they’ll persist in the environment beyond the life of a building gives us greater control over our projects and product decisions. This knowledge allows architects to set priorities and identify opportunities for innovation.

"Green buildings" that slash energy use and carbon emissions are all the rage, but they aren't enough. The hidden culprit is embodied carbon — the carbon emitted when materials are mined, manufactured, and transported — comprising some 10% of …

We're thrilled to present a video recording of the BuildingEnergy Boston 2019 keynote session, Carbon Drawdown Now! Turning Buildings into Carbon Sinks, featuring Chris Magwood of the Endeavour Centre and Ace McArleton and Jacob Racusin of New Frameworks.

What can you do to mitigate the huge impact of construction on climate change? By Will Hurst

Leading the Industry to Advance Low Carbon Construction Knowledge and Methods

Developing and promoting healthy, low-carbon building

Leading the Industry to Advance Low Carbon Construction Knowledge and Methods

The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute is a non-profit research collaborative bringing life cycle assessment to the construction sector.

Download the leading embodied energy and embodied carbon footprint database known as the ICE Database.

The Quartz Project is a collaborative open data initiative that promotes the transparency of building materials and their impacts on human and environmental health.