Academic Catalog

BS722 LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Course Code: 8540722
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Building Science
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction to life cycle concept; life cycle assesment (LCA) methods; environmental impact of building materials and systems; embodied and operational carbon/energy; environment impact of urban aspects (transportation, infrastructure); environmental design of buildings and large-scale areas.