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Streamlined Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) decision support tool for construction. It was
developed in response to requests by architects and industry
professionals for a simplified LCA tool to assist in green design. LISA stands for LCA in Sustainable Architecture.
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Keywords
life cycle analysis, sustainability, utilisation, embodied energy
Validation/Testing
N/A.
Expertise Required
No special training required, help files are included to
assist use of interactive case studies.
Users
400
Audience
Architects, construction industry professionals, educators, and researchers.
Input
Bill of Materials & Quantities (along with possible alternative
materials such as concrete which uses fly ash, a waste product from
power production as a cement extender. From a sustainability perspective
this reduces the need for energy intensive cement production). Work Schedule�e.g. Fuel consumption by construction equipment. HVAC, Services and Fittings. Utilisation schedules.
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Data is entered into existing interactive case studies to determine the
environmental impact (in terms of the sustainability and energy use) of
design and material alternatives.
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A developer mode exists for those who wish to add their own interactive
case studies and findings to the knowledge embodied in the existing case study list. This feature can only be accessed by obtaining a developer
password from info@lisa.com.au.
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In developer mode equations that relate to material use and service use
such as water and electricity are generated. These are typically
associated with stages in the life cycle of the building typical stages. Includes but are not confined to: specification,
construction, appliances, fitout,
utilisation, transportation, decommissioning/recycling, and material transport.
Output
Output is in graphical and table form showing the environmental impact of
each stage in terms of: resource energy use� in GJ,
GGE in tonnes of equivalent CO2, SPM, NMVOC, Water, NOx, and SOx. Base Material Data and a Bill of Material Quantities are also reported.
Computer Platform
PC, Pentium class or higher with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP.
Programming Language
Visual Basic
Strengths
LCA, highlights the strengths and weaknesses of a building in
terms of energy.
Weaknesses
Doesn't do thermal modelling.
Contact
Availability
Free Download from www.lisa.au.com.
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