Tag: Design Optimisation

Features relating to Design Optimisation.

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    Updated EPD functionality for accounting for construction waste
    3 years ago
    Robin
    open
    Construction waste needs to be accounted for under EN15978, but most EPDs don't account for construction waste impacts either in additional material in modules A1-A3, or in disposal of construction wa... Read more...
    Design OptimisationLibraryReportingEDPs Motivation (why we need this feature): Construction waste needs to be accounted for under EN15978, but most EPDs don't account for construction waste impacts either in additional material in modules A1-A3, or in disposal of construction waste in A5. However, some do. We need a way of quickly identifying which EPDs are accounting for construction waste, and a software solution for accounting for construction waste when the EPD doesn't., Which regions need the feature?: Global, Which projects types does the feature support?: Buildings, Infrastructure, Fit Outs, Landscaping, Which ratings systems require the feature?: All schemes that refer to EN15978 - so essentially all.,
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    Flexible End of Life Selections
    3 years ago
    Robin
    open
    New LCA standards such as the RICS WLC standard will require mixed end of life scenarios, beyond what is currently possible in eTool. Green Star Buildings is another example. Under these standards and... Read more...
    File Design Optimisation Motivation (why we need this feature): Required for compliance with standards., Which regions need the feature?: United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Other, Which projects types does the feature support?: Buildings, Which ratings systems require the feature?: RICS WLC standard Green Star Buildings,