How to read an EPD: basics for the structural engineer

Author: Emily Lorenz

Date published

8 November 2021

Price
Free
The Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers
Back to Previous

How to read an EPD: basics for the structural engineer

Tag
Author
Emily Lorenz
Date published
8 November 2021
Price
Free
The Structural Engineer
Author

Emily Lorenz

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 11, 2021, Page(s) 3

Date published

8 November 2021

Author

Emily Lorenz

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 11, 2021, Page(s) 3

Price

Free

Emily Lorenz provides a brief guide to environmental product declarations, enabling structural engineers to better understand the information these contain when making design decisions.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
3
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Climate change Carbon Issue 11

Related Resources & Events

The Structural Engineer
<h4>Designing timber buildings for longevity</h4>

Designing timber buildings for longevity

This article explains how designing for adaptability, durability, and deconstruction and reconstruction or end of life can produce long-lasting, resilient timber buildings that act as a carbon store.

Date – 8 November 2021
Author – James Walker and James Norman
Price – £9.95
Lecture
<h4>The importance of vibration serviceability for sustainable design</h4>

The importance of vibration serviceability for sustainable design

This technical lecture explores the dynamic performance of floors as we strive to use more sustainable solutions on the road to Net-zero design.

Date – 26 February 2025
Location – Online
Price – Free
Lecture
<h4>Permanent design solutions to reduce temporary works in facade retention schemes</h4>

Permanent design solutions to reduce temporary works in facade retention schemes

This technical lecture explores innovative permanent design solutions that can be adopted to improve buildability and reduce carbon intensive temporary works within facade retention schemes.

Date – 26 March 2025
Location – Online
Price – Free