Life Cycle Analysis and Certifications

Evaluation systems

Level(s). European framework for sustainable buildings. (PDF file)

GBCe VERDE. Method for evaluating the sustainability of buildings based on the life cycle analysis

LEED. Spain Green Building Council (SpainGBC)

BREEAM. Method for assessing and certifying sustainability in construction

PEP. PassivHause Building Platform

UNE Standards

UNE-EN ISO 15978:2018 Sustainability in construction works. Assessment of the environmental behaviour of buildings. Calculation methods

UNE-EN ISO 14040:2006. Environmental management. Life cycle analysis. Principles and reference frameworks

UNE-EN ISO 14044:2006. Environmental management. Life cycle analysis. Requirements and guidelines

UNE-EN ISO 14025:2010. Environmental labels and declarations. Type III environmental declarations. Principles and procedures

Materials

AENOR Environmental Product Declaration (Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification). Global EPDs in force

Environmental Product Declaration for Construction. DAPcons

GBCe materials database. Materials platform

ITeC Sustainable Products

FSC Certified Wood

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification PEFC

Tools

HADES. Design Assistance Tool for more Sustainable Building. GBCe

OERCO2. Research Project. Generation of CO₂ Emissions