Embodied Carbon Calculation
AI calculation of embodied carbon in building materials and construction processes.
Definition
Embodied Carbon Calculation AI quantifies the carbon emissions associated with building materials, manufacturing, transportation, and construction. It analyzes material specifications, calculates whole building embodied carbon, and identifies opportunities to reduce carbon footprint through material substitutions and design changes.
In Depth
Embodied carbon calculation quantifies the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials — from raw material extraction through manufacturing, transportation, and construction. AI connects the project's material specifications and quantities to Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) databases to produce a whole-building embodied carbon assessment.
The calculation requires material-specific data. The embodied carbon of concrete depends on the cement content and supplementary cementitious material percentage. The embodied carbon of steel depends on whether it is produced from virgin ore (BOF process) or recycled scrap (EAF process). AI matches the project specifications to the appropriate EPD data, accounting for the specific products and manufacturers specified rather than using generic industry averages.
Examples
Calculating structural system embodied carbon
Comparing material carbon footprints
Optimizing for low carbon materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Embodied Carbon Calculation AI quantifies the carbon emissions associated with building materials, manufacturing, transportation, and construction. It analyzes material specifications, calculates whole building embodied carbon, and identifies opportunities to reduce carbon footprint through material substitutions and design changes.
Calculating structural system embodied carbon. Comparing material carbon footprints. Optimizing for low carbon materials.
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