LCA plugin Finally here :) DesignLCA

[Thomas Nymann]

Hi

Graphisoft Center Danmark just released a public beta version of DesignLCA, a plugin to AC 26 that facilitates Eco designer star, in order to calculate a projects CO2 footprint throughout a given period of time (CO2eq/m2/anno)

DesignLCA calculates the "Global Warming Potential" as an "Early stage LCA"

With this method designers can (fairly) easy get a reading of your projects CO2 footprint where both construction and operation is taken into consideration.

There´s a Danish version, prepared to meet the danish regulations that will be implemented in 2023.

There´s an international version where vaules and settings needs to be adjusted to meet your local regulations, demands and EPD´s .

DesignLCA calculates the "Global Warming Potential" as an "Early stage LCA"

Feel free to download  the international version from this website: https://www.designlca.com/

The Danish version is part of our Localization, and can be downloaded from our website:

https://Graphisoft-danmark.dk/download

Please leave a comment if this could be usefull for studio.

 

[Thomas Graabaek]

Hi 

Not in DesignLCA 4.0 and earlier versions, but we will be publishing the next version – DesignLCA 5.0 – before the end of june 2024, with this feature. 

In DesignLCA 5.0 all element types in Archicad will have the option to put a fixed CO2 value on the object. It could be a piece of furniture or perhaps a wall piece. The DesignLCA will not include CO2 from Building Materials for this object, but use the specified CO2 value instead. 

Please keep yourself updated on http://designlca.com

// Thomas