Materials
Materials can have significant impacts at all stages throughout the life-cycle of a building. Life-cycle analysis (LCA) of particular building materials often reveals impacts that are otherwise hidden from the consumer. At Sustainable Development Consultants we provide measured and appropriate advice that takes into account considerations such as the source of materials, embodied energy, toxicity and off-gassing, and cost.
Our specific services include:
- Recommending materials types in development proposals
- Reviewing architectural specifications
- Comparing the merits of different products/materials