December 09, 2016
Announcing version 5.2 of the Impact Estimator for Buildings
The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute has released an update of the Impact Estimator for Buildings, the popular and free software tool that simplifies life cycle assessment (LCA) for building designers and sustainability consultants.
The Athena Impact Estimator for Buildings is released at least once a year with software enhancements and updates to the underlying material, assembly and process databases. The new version 5.2 includes these improvements:
- A much faster internal engine
- Improved reporting for the LEED® v4 LCA credit
- New assembly mapping for “extra basic materials”
- Updated life cycle data for precast and ready mixed concrete, concrete block, and cement
- New products: Duro-Last® and Sika Sarnafil roofing products, and glass mat gypsum panels
Learn more and get the tool here: CalculateLCA.com