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Building Materials

Metrics and Tools for Sustainable Buildings

Stakeholders in the building sector need practical information, data, metrics, and tools that can be incorporated into investment choices and policymaking related to sustainable, high performing building designs, technologies, standards, and codes. This project uses Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Analysis methods to measure the economic and environmental performances of buildings.

Created January 2, 2023, Updated December 16, 2024