Assignment 6
Assignment 6
Table of Contents
Report Summary 1
LCA Results
Appendix
LCI Data 14
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Report Summary
Created with Tally Goal and Scope of Assessment
Trial Version 2023.09.13.01 Assignment 6: Building Performance - Life Cycle Analysis:
Student should demonstrate the ability to use industry standard
Author Connor Eng software to calculate the results
Company Alfred State College
Date 12/12/2024
Product Stage Construction Stage Use Stage End of Life Stage Module D
Environmental Impact Totals [A1-A3] [A4] [B2-B5] [C2-C4] [D]
Global Warming (kg CO₂eq) 427,531 6,389 43,111 70,869 -181,455
Acidification (kg SO₂eq) 2,191 29.60 242.8 191.3 -534
Eutrophication (kg Neq) 119.2 2.410 28.56 30.13 -21.0
Smog Formation (kg O₃eq) 32,601 978.2 4,633 1,541 -7,627
Ozone Depletion (kg CFC-11eq) 0.009177 2.188E-010 5.861E-004 2.329E-009 0.001175
Primary Energy (MJ) 6,725,664 92,904 1,185,916 207,751 -2,039,312
Non-renewable Energy (MJ) 5,972,431 90,681 936,387 194,352 -1,994,128
Renewable Energy (MJ) 755,620 2,247 249,683 13,591 -47,910
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16%
50%
92%
83% 82% 83%
78%
66%
0%
-12%
-20% -19%
-28%
-33%
Legend
Net value (impacts + credits)
Life Cycle Stages 13%
Product [A1-A3]
Transportation [A4]
Maintenance and Replacement [B2-B5]
End of Life [C2-C4]
Module D [D] 8%
1%
78%
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19%
50% 12%
52%
51% 54%
48%
51% 34%
-27%
Legend
Net value (impacts + credits)
Module D [D]
Product [A1-A3] 03 - Concrete
03 - Concrete 04 - Masonry
04 - Masonry 05 - Metals
05 - Metals 06 - Wood/Plastics/Composites
06 - Wood/Plastics/Composites 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection 08 - Openings and Glazing
08 - Openings and Glazing 09 - Finishes
09 - Finishes
Transportation [A4]
03 - Concrete
04 - Masonry
05 - Metals
06 - Wood/Plastics/Composites
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
08 - Openings and Glazing
09 - Finishes
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15%
19%
43% 27%
50%
49% 47%
47%
31%
51%
29%
19% 19%
16%
11%
0%
Mass Global Warming Acidification Eutrophication Smog Formation Non-renewable
Potential Potential Potential Potential Energy
Legend
Divisions
03 - Concrete 12%
04 - Masonry
05 - Metals
06 - Wood/Plastics/Composites 3%
29%
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
08 - Openings and Glazing 5%
09 - Finishes
9%
43%
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19%
12%
22% 21%
22%
50%
21%
16%
36%
21%
16% 14% 12%
0%
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Net value (impacts + credits) 09 - Finishes
Flooring, resilient
03 - Concrete
Flooring, solid wood plank
Cast-in-place concrete, lightweight structural concrete, 3000 psi Paint
Cast-in-place concrete, structural concrete, 2500 psi Wall board, gypsum
Cast-in-place concrete, structural concrete, 8000 psi
04 - Masonry
Autoclaved aerated concrete block (AAC)
05 - Metals
Aluminum, cast
Steel, C-stud metal framing
Steel, deck
Steel, furring channel
Steel, T section
Steel, W section (wide flange shape)
06 - Wood/Plastics/Composites
Domestic hardwood
Glass fiber reinforced plastic section
Glue laminated timber (Glulam)
Plywood, exterior grade
Wood framing
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22%
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20%
16%
36%
19%
15% 13% 11%
0%
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Net value (impacts + credits) Softwood Plywood | US, CA | iEPD
Wood stain, water based
03 - Concrete
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Lightweight concrete, 3000 psi, National regional average
Steel, reinforcing rod | GLO Cellulose insulation, blown
Steel, reinforcing rod | US | iEPD Fasteners, stainless steel
Steel, welded wire mesh Galvanized steel support
Structural concrete, 2500 psi, National regional average Paint, enamel, solvent based
Structural concrete, 8000 psi, National regional average Roofing shingles, cedar
Titanium zinc sheet, Rheinzink, Protect - EPD
04 - Masonry Wood stain, water based
Autoclaved aerated concrete block (AAC)
08 - Openings and Glazing
Lime mortar (Mortar type K)
Paint, exterior acrylic latex Door frame, wood, no door
Steel, reinforcing rod | GLO Door, interior, wood, particle board core
Fasteners, galvanized steel
05 - Metals Glazing, double, insulated (air)
Hardware, stainless steel
Aluminum, cast
Integrated door closer, cast iron
Coated steel deck, SDI - EPD
Steel door hinge
Cold formed structural steel
Steel tilt-turn window fitting
Epoxy coating, metal stock
Window frame, vinyl, divided operable
Fireproofing, cementitious, by area
Wood stain, water based
Fireproofing, intumescent paint
Fireproofing, intumescent paint, by area
09 - Finishes
Galvanized steel
Hot rolled structural sections | US | iEPD (expired) Floor and wall adhesive, latex
Paint, enamel, solvent based Floor and wall adhesive, urethane
Flooring polish
06 - Wood/Plastics/Composites Foil facing
Paint, exterior acrylic latex
Beech lumber, 2 inch
Paint, interior acrylic latex
Birch lumber, 2 inch
Polyurethane floor finish, water-based
Birch lumber, 4 inch
Sheet vinyl, ERFMI - EPD
Cherry lumber, 2 inch
Softwood Lumber | US, CA | iEPD (expired)
Glass fiber reinforced plastic paneling
Underlayment, foam
Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) | US, CA | iEPD (expired)
Wall board, gypsum, fire-resistant (Type X)
Paint, Brillux, Silicone facade paint - EPD
Wall board, gypsum, natural
Softwood Lumber | US, CA | iEPD
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12%
0%
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Potential Potential Potential Potential Energy
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Revit Categories 3%
Doors
Floors
Roofs
Structure
Walls
Windows
39%
50%
3%
5%
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17%
25% 24%
26%
25%
27%
11%
50%
12%
11%
24%
27%
27% 27%
17%
19%
14%
10%
11%
19%
12%
0%
Mass Global Warming Acidification Eutrophication Smog Formation Non-renewable
Potential Potential Potential Potential Energy
Legend
Window-Single-Hung-Double
Doors Window-Sliding-Four
Door-Double-Flush_Panel
Door-Interior-Double-Full Glass-Wood
Door-Interior-Single-Full Glass-Wood
Door-Overhead-Sectional
Single-Flush
Floors
4" Concrete Slab
4" Concrete Slab w VCT
Generic - 12"
Roofs
Generic - 12"
Generic - 9"
Structure
Bearing Footing - 16" x 10"
Bearing Footing - 20" x 10"
Bearing Footing - 24" x 12"
Retaining Footing - 20" x 10"
W Shapes-Column
Walls
Foundation - 10" Concrete
Foundation - 12" Concrete
Foundation - 6" Concrete
Foundation - 8" Concrete
Generic - Exterior
Generic - Exterior 2
Interior - 5" Partition (2-hr)
Interior - 6 1/8" Partition (2-hr)
Windows
Window-Casement-Double
Window-Louvers
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29% 33%
37%
35%
48%
50%
51%
55%
57%
55% 51%
43%
17%
0%
Mass Global Warming Acidification Eutrophication Smog Formation Non-renewable
Potential Potential Potential Potential Energy
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Building Elements
7% 9%
Substructure
Superstructure
Enclosure
Interiors
29%
55%
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Calculation Methodology
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT METHODS
The following provides a description of terms and methods
associated with the use of Tally to conduct life cycle assessment for
construction works and construction products. Tally methodology is
consistent with LCA standards ISO 14040-14044, ISO 21930:2017,
ISO 21931:2010, EN 15804:2012, and EN 15978:2011. For more
information about LCA, please refer to these standards or visit
www.choosetally.com.
Studied objects
The data used are intended to represent the US and the year 2017.
The life cycle assessment (LCA) results reported represent an Where representative data were unavailable, proxy data were used.
analysis of a single building, multiple buildings, or a comparative The datasets used, their geographic region, and year of reference
analysis of two or more building design options. The assessment are listed for each entry. An effort was made to choose proxy
may represent the complete architectural, structural, and finish datasets that are technologically consistent with the relevant entry.
systems of the building(s) or a subset of those systems. This may be
used to compare the relative environmental impacts associated with Data quality and uncertainty
building components or for comparative study with one or more
reference buildings. Design options may represent a full or partial Uncertainty in results can stem from both the data used and their
building across various stages of the design process, or they may application. Data quality is judged by: its measured, calculated, or
represent multiple schemes of a full or partial building that are estimated precision; its completeness, such as unreported
being compared to one another across a range of evaluation emissions; its consistency, or degree of uniformity of the
criteria. methodology applied on a study serving as a data source; and
geographical, temporal, and technological representativeness. The
Functional unit and reference unit GaBi LCI databases have been used in LCA models worldwide in
both industrial and scientific applications. These LCI databases have
A functional unit is the quantified performance of a product, additionally been used both as internal and critically reviewed and
building, or system that defines the object of the study. The published studies. Uncertainty introduced by the use of proxy data
functional unit of a single building should include the building type is reduced by using technologically, geographically, and/or
(e.g. office, factory), relevant technical and functional requirements temporally similar data. It is the responsibility of the modeler to
(e.g. regulatory requirements, energy performance), pattern of use appropriately apply the predefined material entries to the building
(e.g. occupancy, usable floor area), and the required service life. For under study.
a design option comparison of a partial building, the functional unit
is the complete set of building systems or products that perform a System boundaries and delimitations
given function. It is the responsibility of the modeler to assure that
reference buildings or design options are functionally equivalent in The analysis accounts for the full cradle to grave life cycle of the
terms of scope and relevant performance. The expected life of the design options studied across all life cycle stages, including material
building has a default value of 60 years and can be modified by the manufacturing, maintenance and replacement, and eventual end of
modeler. life. Optionally, the construction impacts and operational energy of
the building can be included within the scope. Product stage
The reference unit is the full collection of processes and materials impacts are excluded for materials and components indicated as
required to produce a building or portion thereof and is quantified existing or salvaged by the modeler. The modeler defines whether
according to the given goal and scope of the assessment over the the boundary includes or excludes the flow of biogenic carbon,
full life of the building. If construction impacts are included in the which is the carbon absorbed and generated by biological sources
assessment, the reference unit also includes the energy, water, and (e.g. trees, algae) rather than from fossil resources.
fuel consumed on the building site during construction. If
operational energy is included in the assessment, the reference unit Architectural materials and assemblies include all materials required
includes the electrical and thermal energy consumed on site over for the product’s manufacturing and use including hardware,
the life of the building. sealants, adhesives, coatings, and finishing. The materials are
included up to a 1% cut-off factor by mass except for known
Data source materials that have high environmental impacts at low levels. In
these cases, a 1% cut-off was implemented by impact.
Tally utilizes a custom designed LCA database that combines
material attributes, assembly details, and architectural specifications
with environmental impact data resulting from the collaboration
between KieranTimberlake and thinkstep. LCA modeling was
conducted in GaBi 8.5 using GaBi 2018 databases and in accordance
with GaBi databases and modeling principles.
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Calculation Methodology
LIFE CYCLE STAGES
The following describes the scope and system boudaries used to
define each stage of the life cycle of a building or building product,
from raw material acquisition to final disposal. For products listed in
Tally as Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), the full life cycle
impacts are included, even if the published EPD only includes the
Product stage [A1-A3].
Product [EN 15978 A1 - A3] Operational Energy [EN 15978 B6] (Optional)
This encompasses the full manufacturing stage, including raw This is based on the anticipated or measured energy and natural
material extraction and processing, intermediate transportation, and gas consumed at the building site over the lifetime of the building,
final manufacturing and assembly. The product stage scope is listed as indicated by the modeler.
for each entry, detailing any specific inclusions or exclusions that fall
outside of the cradle to gate scope. Infrastructure (buildings and End of Life [EN 15978 C2-C4]
machinery) required for the manufacturing and assembly of
This includes the relevant material collection rates for recycling,
building materials are not included and are considered outside the
processing requirements for recycled materials, incineration rates,
scope of assessment.
and landfilling rates. The impacts associated with landfilling are
based on average material properties, such as plastic waste,
Transportation [EN 15978 A4]
biodegradable waste, or inert material. Stage C2 encompasses the
This counts transportation from the manufacturer to the building transport from the construction site to end-of-life treatment based
site during the construction stage and can be modified by the on national averages. Stages C3-C4 account for waste processing
modeler. and disposal, i.e., impacts associated with landfilling or incineration.
A1. Extraction A4. Transport B1. Use C1. Demolition D. Benefits and loads
A2. Transport (to site) B2. Maintenance C2. Transport beyond the system
(to factory) A5. Construction (to disposal) boundary from:
B3. Repair
A3. Manufacturing Installation C3. Waste processing 1. Reuse
B4. Replacement
C4. Disposal 2. Recycling
B5. Refurbishment
3. Energy recovery
Life-Cycle Stages as defined by EN 15978. Processes included in Tally modeling scope are shown in bold. Italics indicate optional processes.
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Calculation Methodology
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CATEGORIES
A characterization scheme translates all emissions and fuel use
associated with the reference flow into quantities of categorized
environmental impact. As the degree that the emissions will result
in environmental harm depends on regional ecosystem conditions
and the location in which they occur, the results are reported as
impact potential. Potential impacts are reported in kilograms of
equivalent relative contribution (eq) of an emission commonly
associated with that form of environmental impact (e.g. kg CO₂eq).
Global Warming Potential (GWP) kg CO₂eq Non-Renewable Energy Demand MJ (lower heating value)
A measure of greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide A measure of the energy extracted from non-renewable resources
and methane. These emissions are causing an increase in the (e.g. petroleum, natural gas, etc.) contributing to the PED.
absorption of radiation emitted by the earth, increasing the natural Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be regenerated
greenhouse effect. This may, in turn, have adverse impacts on within a human time scale. Efficiencies in energy conversion (e.g.
ecosystem health, human health, and material welfare. power, heat, steam, etc.) are taken into account when calculating
this result.
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) kg CFC-11eq
Renewable Energy Demand MJ (lower heating value)
A measure of air emissions that contribute to the depletion of the
stratospheric ozone layer. Depletion of the ozone leads to higher A measure of the energy extracted from renewable resources (e.g.
levels of UVB ultraviolet rays reaching the earth’s surface with hydropower, wind energy, solar power, etc.) contributing to the
detrimental effects on humans and plants. As these impacts tend to PED. Efficiencies in energy conversion (e.g. power, heat, steam, etc.)
be very small, ODP impacts can be difficult to calculate and are are taken into account when calculating this result.
prone to a larger margin of error than the other impact categories.
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LCI Data
END-OF-LIFE [C2-C4] TRANSPORTATION [A4]
A Life Cycle Inventory(LCI) is a compilation and quantification of Default transportation values are based on the three-digit material
inputs and outputs for the reference unit.The following LCI provides commodity code in the 2012 Commodity Flow Survey by the US
a summary of all energy, construction, transportation, and material Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics
inputs present in the study. Materials are listed in alphabetical order and the US Department of Commerce where more specific
along with a list of all Revit families and Tally entries in which they industry-level transportation is not available.
occur, along with any notes and system boundaries accompanying
Transportation by Barge
their database entries. Each entry lists the detailed scope for the LCI Scope:
data sources used from the GaBi LCI database and identifies the LCI The data set represents the transportation of 1 kg of material from the manufacturer
data source. location to the building site by barge.
LCI Source:
For LCI data sourced from an Environmental Product Declaration GLO: Average ship, 1500t payload capacity/ canal ts (2017)
US: Diesel mix at filling station ts (2014)
(EPD), the product manufacturer, EPD identification number, and
Program Operator are listed. Where the LCI source does not Transportation by Container Ship
Scope:
provide data for all life cycle stages, default North American The data set represents the transportation of 1 kg of material from the manufacturer
average values are used. This is of particular importance for location to the building site by container ship.
European EPD sources, as EPD data are generally only provided for LCI Source:
the product stage, and North American average values are used for GLO: Container ship, 27500 dwt payload capacity, ocean going ts (2017)
US: Heavy fuel oil at refinery (0.3wt.% S) ts (2014)
the remaining life cycle stages.
Transportation by Rail
Where specific quantities are associated with a data entry, such as Scope:
The data set represents the transportation of 1 kg of material from the manufacturer
user inputs, energy values, or material mass, the quantity is listed on location to the building site by cargo rail.
the same line as the title of the entry.
LCI Source:
GLO: Rail transport cargo - Diesel, average train, gross tonne weight 1000t / 726t
payload capacity ts (2017)
US: Diesel mix at filling station ts (2014)
Transportation by Truck
Scope:
The data set represents the transportation of 1 kg of material from the manufacturer
location to the building site by diesel truck.
LCI Source:
US: Truck - Trailer, basic enclosed / 45,000 lb payload - 8b ts (2017)
US: Diesel mix at filling station ts (2014)
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End-of-Life Landfill
Scope:
Materials for which no recycling or incineration rates are known, no recycling occurs
within the US at a commercial scale, or which are unable to be recycled are landfilled.
This includes glass, drywall, insulation, and plastics. The solids contents of coatings,
sealants, and paints are assumed to go to landfill, while the solvents or water
evaporate during installation. Where the landfill contains biodegradable material, the
energy recovered from landfill gas utilization is reflected as a credit in Module D.
LCI Source:
US: Glass/inert on landfill ts (2017)
US: Biodegradable waste on landfill, post-consumer ts (2017)
US: Plastic waste on landfill, post-consumer ts (2017)
Concrete End-of-Life
Scope:
Concrete (or other masonry products) are recycled into aggregate or general fill
material or they are landfilled. It is assumed that 55% of the concrete is recycled.
Module D accounts for both the credit associated with off-setting the production
aggregate and the burden of the grinding energy required for processing.
LCI Source:
US: Diesel mix at refinery ts (2014)
GLO: Fork lifter (diesel consumption) ts (2016)
EU - 28 Gravel 2/32 ts (2017)
US: Glass/inert on landfill ts (2017)
Metals End-of-Life
Scope:
Metal products are modeled using the avoided burden approach. The recycling rate at
end of life is used to determine how much secondary metal can be recovered after
having subtracted any scrap input into manufacturing (net scrap). Net scrap results in
an environmental credit in Module D for the corresponding share of the primary
burden that can be allocated to the subsequent product system using secondary
material as an input. If the value in Module D reflects an environmental burden, then
the original product (A1-A3) contains more secondary material than is recovered.
LCI Source:
Aluminum - RNA: Primary Aluminum Ingot AA/ts (2010)
Aluminum - RNA: Secondary Aluminum Ingot AA/ts (2010)
Brass - GLO: Zinc mix ts (2012)
Brass - GLO: Copper (99.99% cathode) ICA (2013)
Brass - EU-28: Brass (CuZn20) ts (2017)
Copper - DE: Recycling potential copper sheet ts (2016)
Steel - GLO: Value of scrap worldsteel (2014)
Zinc - GLO: Special high grade zinc IZA (2012)
Wood End-of-Life
Scope:
End of Life waste treatment methods and rates for wood are based on the 2014
Municipal Solid Waste and Construction Demolition Wood Waste Generation and
Recovery in the United States report by Dovetail Partners, Inc. It is assumed that 63.5%
of wood is sent to landfill, 22% to incineration, and 14.5% to recovery.
LCI Source:
US: Untreated wood in waste incineration plant ts (2017)
US: Wood product (OSB, particle board) waste in waste incineration plant ts (2017)
US: Wood products (OSB, particle board) on landfill, post-consumer ts (2017)
US: Untreated wood on landfill, post-consumer ts (2017)
RNA: Softwood lumber CORRIM (2011)
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LCI Data
MODEL ELEMENTS PRODUCT [A1-A3]
Revit Categories Materials and components are listed in alphabetical order along
Ceilings
Curtainwall Mullions
with a list of all Revit families and Tally entries in which they occur.
Curtainwall Panels The masses given here refer to the quantity of each material used
Doors over the building's life-cycle, which includes both Product [A1-A3]
Floors
Roofs
and Use [B2-B5] stages.
Structure
Walls Additional provided data describing scope boundaries for each life
Windows cycle stage may be useful for interpretation of the impacts
The fixed one associated with the specific material or component. Each material or
Worksets
component is listed with its service life, or period of time after
Workset1
installation it is expected to meet the service requirements prior to
Phases
Existing
replacement or repair. This value is indicated in parentheses next to
New Construction the mass of the material associated with the listed Revit family.
Project Completion Values for transportation distance or service life shown with an
asterisk (*) indicate user-defined changes to default values. Values
for service life shown with a dagger (†) indicate materials identified
by the modeler as existing or salvaged.
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Softwood Plywood | US, CA | iEPD 4,491.9 kg Steel tilt-turn window fitting 304.5 kg
Used in the following Revit families: Used in the following Revit families:
Generic - Exterior 4,491.9 kg (30 yrs) Window-Casement-Double 4.7 kg (30 yrs)
Window-Single-Hung-Double 17.5 kg (30 yrs)
Used in the following Tally entries:
Window-Sliding-Four 282.3 kg (30 yrs)
Plywood, exterior grade
Used in the following Tally entries:
Description:
Window frame, vinyl
Plywood, unfinished.
Description:
Life Cycle Inventory:
Galvanized steel window fittings for wood and PVC windows. Data based on
See EPD for additional information.
product-specifc EPD from FSB.
Product Scope:
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