Wood Information Sheet 4-33 Life cycle assessment
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Describes the background and applications of LCA, its limitations and various methodologies, as well as its tools, whether generic or construction-specific. Explains the role that carbon footprinting plays in demonstrating timber is a sustainable material.
Document History
Superseded by the January 2012 edition. 2009 edition.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
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