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Whole-Building LCA
Whole Building LCA to assess the environmental impacts of a building project and meet LEED, BREEAM and EPBD requirements.
- Earn additional credits in LEED and BREEAM certifications
- Meet green building and low-carbon procurement requirements
- Ensure compliance with the EPBD and emerging whole-life carbon requirements
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- No commitment, just a conversation
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Whole-Building LCA & GWP Assessment
A Whole-building LCA makes it possible to assess the environmental impacts of a building throughout its entire life cycle.
This type of analysis is not merely a technical tool; it is increasingly required in public tenders—particularly those governed by the Green Public Procurement (Green PP) guidelines and in major building certification protocols such as LEED or BREEAM.
Moreover, thanks to our Whole Carbon Assessment Service, it is also possible to calculate a building’s Global Warming Potential (GWP) over its entire life cycle, as required by the new Green Buildings Directive (EPBD).
In many cases, the LCA study is supplemented by an LCC (Life Cycle Costing) analysis, which also makes it possible to assess the costs over the building’s life cycle.
Ollum offers support in the development of LCA/LCC studies for buildings. Our technical assistance is specifically aimed at:
- design and architecture firms
- engineering firm
- General contractors and construction companies
- contracting authorities and public entities
- real estate developers and operators
When is a Building LCA study required?
Building LCA (or Whole Building LCA) studies are increasingly used in public bids, design, and certification processes to objectively demonstrate a project’s environmental performance.
It allows you to earn points in public tenders: designers and contractors can gain a competitive edge by committing to develop an LCA-LCC study for a building.
2. New European Requirements (EPBD IV Directive)
It also prepares you for upcoming European requirements on whole-life carbon, which are becoming increasingly central to building design (EPBD IV Directive).
3. Building certifications (LEED, BREEAM)
Building LCA helps you earn credits related to reducing embodied carbon and improving environmental performance.
Why asking for support for a whole-building LCA study?
An Whole-Building LCA is a very useful tool, but it is not always easy to set up in-house. Relying on expert support helps you turn a technical study into a practical tool for green building certifications and new regulatory compliance.
Obtain an analysis that is truly useful for your goals
We don’t just produce an analysis: we structure the study based on the context in which you need it, so that it aligns with the call for proposals, the project’s sustainability report, or the certification protocol.
Reduce the risk of methodological errors and wasted time
We support you in defining the scope, collecting data, and building models, helping you avoid haphazard approaches or analyses that are difficult to defend.
Get practical tips for improving your project
An LCA study isn’t just about “doing a calculation”; it helps you compare solutions, identify critical issues, and steer the project toward choices with a lower environmental impact.
What are the steps involved in our Whole-Building LCA Consulting?
Our Building LCA service follow these steps:
1. Initial Analysis and Scope Definition
Let’s define the objectives, level of detail, and scope of the study: Green Public Procurement, certification, design evaluation or regulatory compliance (EPBD IV).
2. Data Collection and Model Development
We collect project data and set up the building’s LCA model according to the applicable methodology.
3. Calculating Impacts and Interpreting Results
We quantify the environmental impacts throughout the life cycle and analyze the project’s main contributions.
4. Optimization and Comparison of Scenarios
We support the team in identifying improvements to reduce impacts, embodied carbon, or any issues that have arisen.
5. Reports and Supporting Documentation
We prepare the necessary documentation for the bidding process, including the project’s sustainability report, construction cost estimates, and Green Public Procurement protocols.
What standard does the Whole-Building LCA follow?
The relevant technical standard is UNI EN 15978:2011, which defines the calculation method for assessing the environmental performance of buildings and applies to both new and existing buildings, as well as retrofit projects.
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Feel free to contact us—we’ll get back to you within 24 hours
Whether you have a question about our services, a general inquiry, a partnership proposal, or simply want a free initial consultation with an advisor to see how we can support you—feel free to contact us with no obligation!
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“With Ollum’s support, we have also achieved LEED GOLD certification for our student housing in Pavia, successfully engaging students and staff in promoting environmental best practices. We have no doubt that we will continue to work with them in the future to extend this certification to more properties in our portfolio.”
Guido Alessio, Head of Risk & ESG
