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Understanding and reducing the carbon emissions of buildings is a critical step in achieving sustainability goals. Whole Building Carbon Analysis provides insights into the total environmental impact of a building, including operational energy use and embodied carbon in materials. This analysis can be effectively carried out using the complementary capabilities of IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) and One Click LCA.
IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) is a robust simulation tool for analyzing a building’s operational energy consumption and associated CO2 emissions. It allows users to model energy performance, optimize building systems, and evaluate operational carbon footprints. With its detailed simulation capabilities, IESVE provides valuable insights into the energy efficiency and sustainability of a building during its operational phase. Using IESVE, users can model energy consumption across building systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting), operational carbon emissions based on localized energy sources and usage patterns and scenarios for improving energy efficiency and reducing operational CO2 impacts.
While IESVE focuses on the operational phase of a building’s life cycle, IES’ partner, One Click LCA complements this by analyzing the embodied energy and carbon emissions of building materials and construction processes. One Click LCA automates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC), providing a clear picture of the environmental impacts stemming from material choices and construction practices.
Using One Click LCA, users can access the industry’s largest database of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and generic materials and calculate the carbon emissions from materials and construction activities. One Click LCA can also be used to comply with Green Building Rating Systems like LEED, BREEAM, CalGreen, MEP 2040, and others.
Combining IESVE and One Click LCA provides a comprehensive Whole Building Carbon Analysis workflow. This integrated data-exchange approach ensures that both phases of a building’s life cycle are addressed. The integration is facilitated through the One Click LCA Navigator within IESVE, which streamlines the data transfer and analysis process.
Below is a step-by-step guide to using these tools together:
1- Prepare the IESVE Model
2- Set Up One Click LCA
3- Link IESVE to One Click LCA
4- Conduct the Embodied Carbon Analysis
5 - Review and Optimize Results
CO2 reports: One Click LCA materials and construction process CO2 (left) and IESVE operational energy consumption CO2 (right)
By combining the strengths of IESVE and One Click LCA, users can perform a detailed Whole Building Carbon Analysis, addressing both operational energy and embodied carbon impacts. IESVE identifies CO2 emissions from building operations, while One Click LCA evaluates the carbon footprint of materials and construction processes. Together, these tools provide a complete picture of a building’s environmental performance, supporting the pursuit of sustainability goals and certifications.
IES is an official reseller of One Click LCA Software in North America and beyond. If you are looking for One Click LCA licenses to complement IESVE Software, please reach out to your local contact or sales@iesve.com.
