Academy live tutorial

Life-cycle assessment for structural engineers | Free tutorial

Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 11AM (BST)

Guests & host

Tish (1)

Dr. Natasha Watson

Embodied Carbon Lead, Buro Happold

Steven Card

Steven Zijlstra

Community Manager, One Click LCA

About this event

A practical demonstration of streamlining life-cycle assessments for structural engineers

Join us for a specialized live tutorial designed specifically for structural engineers, hosted by Steven Zijlstra of One Click LCA and Dr. Natasha Watson of Buro Happold. This session will provide a practical demonstration of life-cycle assessment (LCA) tailored to the structural engineering field. The lessons in this tutorial are drawn directly from our new in-depth course available on academy.oneclicklca.com, offering you the opportunity to gain valuable insights and skills to reduce embodied carbon in your projects.

Who should join this webinar?

  • Structural engineers looking to integrate LCA into their design and construction processes.
  • Environmental and sustainability consultants focused on reducing the carbon footprint of structural systems.
  • Architects and MEP engineers interested in collaborating on low-carbon solutions.
  • Professionals in construction and design aiming to stay ahead in the push for sustainable building practices.

What will this tutorial cover?

  • Introduction to the impact of climate change and construction on biodiversity, with a focus on the importance of LCA for structural engineers.
  • Practical workflows for conducting LCA, including optimizing structural slabs, grids, and loads to reduce embodied carbon.
  • Hands-on demonstration of using One Click LCA software for material modeling, result analysis, and integrating LCA at various design stages.
 

About Buro Happold: Buro Happold is a global, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers, and advisers with over 45 years of experience in delivering innovative, value-driven solutions for the built environment. They are known for tackling complex projects worldwide and collaborating with leading architectural firms and organizations like the UN and C40 Cities. Committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and human well-being, Buro Happold leverages its expertise to address evolving challenges and create lasting, impactful solutions for people, places, and the planet.







 

 

About One Click LCA: One Click LCA is the world’s leading LCA and EPD software for the construction and manufacturing sector, with a 20-year track record in the industry. We help you to achieve your goals and to decarbonize the world’s construction.