Sustainable Aluminium Specification in Practice

Description

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
1. Assess embodied carbon across lifecycle stages.
2. Understand the difference between cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave assessments.
3. Compare aluminium systems with alternative materials using whole-of-life thinking.
4. Interpret sustainability documentation (EPDs).
5. Evaluate durability and maintenance implications.
6. Apply lifecycle thinking aligned with Green Star, LEED, BREEAM.

NSCA Performance Criteria
Project Initiation and Conceptual Design: PC31
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation: PC35, PC45