From Concept to Carbon: Introducing LCA in Early Building Design

How can sustainability considerations be translated into practical design decisions from day one?

This introductory webinar explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon metrics can support informed decision-making in early building design. As global attention on carbon in the built environment increases, understanding where and how emissions are influenced during project development is becoming essential.

Participants will gain foundational knowledge of embodied carbon, practical examples of design-related decision points, and insight into how digital tools support climate-conscious planning.
This session is designed for professionals new to LCA as well as those seeking a clearer understanding of how carbon considerations can be integrated into early project stages.

What You’ll Learn:

• What LCA is and how it works in the building context.
•  Where embodied carbon decisions are locked in.
• How rating systems and frameworks are accelerating adoption.
• What a typical early-stage LCA workflow looks like in practice.

Who should attend the webinar:

• Architects and designers
• Sustainability consultants
• Developers and project managers
• Green building professionals
• Green Building Council members