LCA – Life Cycle Analysis

Modulleitung

Prof. Dipl.-Arch. ETH/SIA Dietrich Schwarz

Studiengänge

Bachelorstudiengang Architektur (BSc AR 24) (01.09.2024)

Lehrveranstaltung

Students learn to assess environmental impacts, use LCA tools, interpret results, and communicate findings effectively. The course covers an introduction to LCA and life cycle thinking, methodology and phases, data collection and analysis, impact assessment, normalising and weighting, case studies and applicants, interpretation and communication of results, tools and software, standards and guidelines, current trends and future directions.

Lehrmethode

Lecture with provision of specialised literature and lecture notes.
Self-study of own notes and documents provided.

Lernziele

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Literatur

A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

Lernergebnisse Die Studierenden...

Fachkompetenz

understand LCA principles and methodologies.
demonstrate skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for environmental impact assessment.
utilise LCA results to propose sustainable solutions and optimise processes.
adhere to international LCA standards and best practices.

Methodenkompetenz

create and interpret LCA for specific professional projects.
apply normalisation and weighting techniques to prioritise and compare environmental impacts.

Sozialkompetenz

collaborate in teams and support each other in the learning process.
communicate LCA findings effectively to various stakeholders, organisations and industries.

Selbstkompetenz

engage in continuous learning and professional development in the field of LCA.
make informed environmental decisions, support sustainable practices and contribute to positive change.

Technologiekompetenz

check their design through LCA software used in professional evaluation processes.

Voraussetzungen

None

Prüfungsmodalitäten

Written or oral examination (to be announced at the beginning of the course)

Grade

submissions can be done in German

Modulnummer:

6212181

Semester:

WS 26/27

ECTS-Credits:

Lehre:

24 L / 18 h

Selbststudium:

42 h

Sprache:

Englisch

Plansemester:

5-6