Introduction to Life-Cycle Assessment 04

A crucial tool to understand the impact of design and construction practices on the environment, the LifeCycle Assessment (LCA) method is introduced to the students by means of a theoretical course combined with a series of structuration, calculation and modeling exercices. LCA principles are then applied within students research projects.

The writing course introduces students to writing practice and the structure of the academic paper. This short course provides an opportunity to deepen individual research interests by placing focus on the framing of compelling architectural concerns, the description of state of the art as a means to position architectural ideas, and the description of method.