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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology for
estimating and assessing the environmental impact of a
product through manufacturing, use and final disposal
The LCA and LCCA are applicable in refurbishment
projects by diverse types of users in different stages of
the process - enables relative comparison with objective
value between different design options
2. Environmental Assessment Tools
Audit and certify building based on criteria system
Malaysia- GBI
UK – BREEAM
US – LEED
Japan – CASBEE
Singapore – Green Mark
Australia – Green Star
3. Service Life Planning
A design process which seeks to ensure, as far as
possible,...
Service Life = OR > Design Life
Expectation from Refurbishment
Energy savings;
Increase of comfort;
Healthy working environment assurance;
Extension of building life cycle;
Environmental protection.