About the Workshop

This intermediate-level workshop provides a practical introduction to developing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models for mass timber construction using OpenLCA, an open-source, high-performance tool for sustainability assessment and life-cycle modeling. While OpenLCA can be applied to any product, process, or system beyond wood products and building systems, this session focuses on mass timber applications.

Important Notes

• If you are looking to learn an advanced-level LCA tool, this workshop is for you.
• If you are interested in industry-specific tools like Tally or OneClick, this workshop is not for you.
• Please do not register if you are unfamiliar with LCA concepts or mass timber construction. For beginners, we recommend the Mass Timber Bootcamp organized by WoodWorks.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to LCA Modeling. Assumes attendees have a general understanding of LCA principles.
• Handling Biogenic Products and Carbon. Special considerations for wood and biogenic carbon in LCA.
• Hands-On LCA Modeling. Develop a simplified mass timber building model using OpenLCA.

Software

• OpenLCA (open-source platform for life-cycle modeling)

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of LCA concepts.
• Familiarity with mass timber construction.

Target Audience

• Professionals and researchers with prior exposure to LCA and mass timber.
• Sustainability practitioners seeking advanced modeling skills using OpenLCA.