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Calculating Carbon Footprints in Construction: a 30-Minute Guide

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Dive deep into the principles of sustainable architecture and develop the expertise to:

  • Analyze the Carbon Footprint: Understand the environmental impact of buildings across their lifecycle.

  • Navigate International Standards: Master global frameworks and protocols for sustainable construction.

  • Examine Life-Cycle Stages: Explore how each phase—from material extraction to demolition—affects sustainability.

  • Interpret Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs): Gain insights into the environmental performance of construction products.

  • Understand Building Sustainability Certifications: Learn about leading certifications, including LEED, BREEAM, and WELL.

Using real-world examples, we’ll connect these concepts to practical applications, both at the product level and throughout the entire building lifecycle.

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Xavier Puig

Founder and Director at Zirkel

LCA Specialist. He has over twenty years of experience in product marketing for adhesives, sealants, and professional textiles and garments, with a recent focus on product environmental sustainability. Currently, he is the director at Zirkel, a consultancy firm based in Barcelona, specializing in assessing environmental footprints and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).