Whole Life Carbon Assessment

At Baytimized, we provide comprehensive Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments to help clients understand and mitigate the environmental impact of their building projects throughout their entire lifecycle. This service is essential for those seeking to meet the sustainability requirements of industry-leading certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).

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What is Whole Life Carbon?

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Whole Life Carbon refers to the total carbon emissions associated with a building from its inception to its end of life. This includes emissions from materials, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual demolition or recycling. By assessing the entire lifecycle, our WLC assessment helps identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions at every stage of a building's lifespan, ultimately leading to more sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective outcomes.

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Our Approach

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Our Whole Life Carbon assessment service focuses on the following key stages:

1. Embodied Carbon
   We evaluate the carbon emissions associated with the materials used in the construction of the building. This includes the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and installation of materials. By examining these factors, we help identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions by selecting low-carbon materials or optimizing the use of resources.

2. Operational Carbon
   Operational carbon refers to emissions generated during the building's use, including energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and other operational needs. We perform detailed energy simulations and provide recommendations for energy-efficient systems, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable operational strategies.

3. End of Life Carbon
   At the end of a building's life cycle, carbon emissions occur due to demolition, deconstruction, and the disposal or recycling of materials. We assess the potential for reducing emissions by designing for disassembly, recycling, and reusing materials where possible.

Why Choose Our Service?

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• LEED and BREEAM Compatibility: Our WLC assessments are aligned with the stringent requirements of both LEED and BREEAM certifications, helping you achieve maximum sustainability credits for your project.

• Data-Driven Insights: Using advanced tools and software, we provide accurate, data-driven assessments to help make informed decisions that minimize environmental impact while optimizing performance.

• Sustainability Expertise: Our team is highly experienced in performing dynamic energy simulations and assessing the sustainability of buildings in accordance with industry best practices, ensuring that your project meets both environmental and regulatory standards.

By integrating Whole Life Carbon assessment into your building design, construction, and operation processes, we help you achieve sustainability goals, reduce operational costs, and contribute to a greener future.