Considerations & Worksheet for Structural WBLCA of Mass Timber Buildings

Guidance for mass timber building designers undertaking whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA). Outlines requirements pertaining to life cycle assessment found in international standards and provides guidance on how WBLCAs for mass timber buildings are performed using commercially available LCA tools. Companion resource to WoodWorks' WBLCA Worksheet. Addresses standardization challenges in WBLCA methodology and provides practical guidance for design teams conducting environmental impact assessments of mass timber buildings.