چارچوبی برای ارزیابی چرخه عمر(LCA) بر اساس تصمیم گیری های زیست محیطی در طول فاز طراحی مفهومی برای ساختمان های تجاری

1) Current LCA tools are balkanized and usually address only one life cycle stage, material or system in a building. 2) LCA-related databases normally only address materials and product; they do not address construction activities or building operations. 3) LCA tools and databases generally require a completely separate activity, data input and expertise; they are not integrated into routinely used architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) tools, methods or best practices. 4) LCA based decision-making will not become an AEC best practice until it is fully integrated, comprehensive, standardized, affordable, and demanded by customers and municipalities.