2.2.3. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EPD stand for?

   Hint

   Remember it relates to the environment.

2. 2.

   What does LCA assess?

   Hint

   Think about the life of a product.

3. 3.

   What does an EPD provide information about?

   • Only prices of materials
   • Environmental impact of products
   • Only the origin of materials

   Hint

   Think about sustainability.

4. 4.

   True or False: EPDs are optional for green building certification.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of certifications.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a project with and without EPDs. Discuss how the decision-making process differs.

   Hint

   Contrast the methodologies in decision making.

6. 6.

   Design a sustainable construction strategy integrating EPDs and LCA insights. Describe the steps you would take.

   Hint

   Think about each phase of building from design to disposal.