Athena Institute public reports available for download

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LCA Background

About Whole-building LCA and Embodied CarbonOpen in current window Open in new window – An Athena Institute Briefing Note. September 2019. Athena Institute. 7 pages.
Advancing sustainable design with life cycle assessment. Open in current window Open in new window May 2014. Jennifer O’Connor and Matt Bowick. 9 pages.
Athena Guide to Whole-Building LCA in Green Building Programs. Open in current window Open in new window 1st Edition March 2014. Matt Bowick, Jennifer O’Connor, Jamie Meil. 40 pages.
LCA in Construction – status, impact and limitations. Open in current window Open in new window July 2012. Jennifer O’Connor, Jamie Meil, Steve Baer and Christoph Koffler. 8 pages.
The Future of LCA in Codes. Open in current window Open in new window February 2011. Wayne Trusty. Building Safety Journal (third of a three-part series). 5 pages.
Misconceptions and Misunderstanding about LCA. Open in current window Open in new window December 2010. Wayne Trusty. Building Safety Journal (second of a three-part series). 4 pages.
An Overview of Life Cycle Assessment. Open in current window Open in new window
October 2010. Wayne Trusty. Building Safety Journal (first of a three-part series). 4 pages.
Incorporating LCA in Green Building Rating Systems. Open in current window Open in new window December 2009. Wayne Trusty. Environmental Managers Magazine. 4 pages.

LCA and EPD Reports

Cradle to gate LCA of British Columbia Glulam Open in current window Open in new window March 2022.  Athena Sustainable Materials Institute.  31 pages.
Cradle to gate LCA of British Columbia Softwood Plywood Open in current window Open in new window March 2022.  Athena Sustainable Materials Institute.  29 pages.
Cradle to gate LCA of North American Wood Product Resin Systems Open in current window Open in new window February 2022.  Athena Sustainable Materials Institute.  93 pages.
Supplementary Report Open in current window Open in new window
Cradle to gate LCA of British Columbia Softwood Lumber Open in current window Open in new window March 2021.  Athena Sustainable Materials Institute.  37 pages.
Cradle to gate of LCA British Columbia CLT Open in current window Open in new window March 2021.  Athena Sustainable Materials Institute.  27 pages
An Industry Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of 1/2” Lightweight and 5/8” Type X conventional Gypsum Board for the USA and Canadian MarketsOpen in current window Open in new window April 2020. Athena Sustainable Materials Institute. 52 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Open in current window Open in new window September 2018. 33 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Glulam. Open in current window Open in new window May 2018. 33 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Softwood Plywood. Open in current window Open in new window May 2018. 34 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Eastern Canadian Surfaced Dry Softwood Lumber. Open in current window Open in new window March 2018. 44 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Surfaced Dry Softwood Lumber. Open in current window Open in new window March 2018. 44 pages.
An Industry Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufactured by CRMCA Members.Open in current window Open in new window (December 2016)
EPD for Average Glass Mat Gypsum Panels produced by Gypsum Association member companies for the USA and Canadian Markets. (September 2016) astm.org
An Industry Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Glass Mat Gypsum Panels for the USA and Canadian MarketsOpen in current window Open in new window (August 2016)
A Canadian Industry Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Two Concrete Masonry Unit ProductsOpen in current window Open in new window (August 2016)
EPD for average primary structural steel frame components – MBMA Open in current window Open in new window (January 2016)
EPD for average secondary structural steel frame components – MBMA Open in current window Open in new window (January 2016)
EPD for average roll formed metal wall and roof panels – MBMA Open in current window Open in new window (January 2016)
EPD for cement products – Capital Aggregates Inc. Open in current window Open in new window (December 2015)
An Industry Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Precast Concrete Products for the United States and Canadian MarketsOpen in current window Open in new window September 2019. The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute. 39 pages.
EPD for average precast wall panels – CPCI, NPCA and PCI (September 2015) astm.org
EPD for average structural precast – CPCI, NPCA and PCI (September 2015) astm.org
EPD for average underground precast – CPCI, NPCA and PCI (September 2015) astm.org
EPD for average slag cement – SCA (May 2015) astm.org
An Industry Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Slag Cement for the USA and Canadian Markets. Open in current window Open in new window April 2015. Athena Institute. 32 pages.
EPD for ready-mixed concrete – Graniterock Open in current window Open in new window (January 2015)
EPD for average ready-mixed concrete – NRMCA Open in current window Open in new window (October 2014)
A Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacture by NRMCA Members. Open in current window Open in new window September 2014. Athena Institute. 39 pages.
EPD for average single-ply PVC roofing membrane – CFFA Open in current window Open in new window (August 2014)
Technical Brief: An Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Portland-Limestone and Ordinary Portland Cements in Concrete Open in current window Open in new window Jan 2014. L. Bushi and J. Meil. 10 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Medium Density Fiberboard. Open in current window Open in new window September 2013. 48 pages.
Life Cycle Assessment of MBMA Primary and Secondary Structural Steel and Wall and Roof Panels Products Open in current window Open in new window April 2013. Jamie Meil and Lindita Bushi. 170 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Particleboard. Open in current window Open in new window September 2013. 49 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Wood I-Joist Manufacture. Open in current window Open in new window April 2013. 47 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Laminated Veneer Lumber Manufacture (LVL). Open in current window Open in new window September 2018. 32 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Laminated Veneer Lumber Manufacture. Open in current window Open in new window April 2013. 39 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). Open in current window Open in new window February 2013. 37 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Oriented Strand Board. Open in current window Open in new window October 2012. 51 pages.
Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Design of Precast Concrete Commercial Buildings in Canada. Open in current window Open in new window June 2012. Marceau, M.; Bushi, L.; Meil, J.; and M. Bowick. 1st International Specialty Conference on Sustaining Public Infrastructure, Edmonton, Alberta, June 6-9, 2012.
A Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Analysis of 1/2″ Regular and 5/8″ Type X Gypsum Wallboard. Open in current window Open in new window December 2011. 152 pages.
Life Cycle Assessment of UBC Biological Sciences Complex Renew Project. Open in current window Open in new window July 2011. The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute in association with Recollective Consulting. 146 pages.
LCA for Existing Historic Buildings. Open in current window Open in new window July 2009. Athena Institute and Morrison Hershfield Ltd. 33 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Particleboard. Open in current window Open in new window July 2009. 93 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Medium Density Fiberboard. Open in current window Open in new window May 2009. 95 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Softwood Lumber. Open in current window Open in new window April 2009. 143 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Softwood Plywood Sheathing. Open in current window Open in new window March 2008. 86 pages.
A Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Canadian Oriented Strand Board. Open in current window Open in new window March 2008. 87 pages.
Life Cycle Inventory of Five Products Produced From Polylactide (PLA) and Petroleum-Based Resins. November 2006. Summary report Open in current window Open in new window 21 pages. Technical Report Open in current window Open in new window 110 pages.
A Life Cycle Perspective on Concrete and Asphalt Roadways: Embodied Primary Energy and Global Warming Potential. Open in current window Open in new window September 2006. Athena Institute. 68 pages.
Cement and Structural Concrete Products: Life Cycle Inventory Update #2. Open in current window Open in new window 2005. 185 pages.
Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Inventory for Canadian and US Steel Production by Mill Type. Open in current window Open in new window March 2002. 171 pages.
Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Effects for Building Envelope Materials. Open in current window Open in new window January 2002. 69 pages.
Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Inventory for Exterior Stucco Finishes. Open in current window Open in new window October 2001. 44 pages.
A Life Cycle Inventory of Selected Commercial Roofing Products. Open in current window Open in new window April 2001. 40 pages.
A Life Cycle Inventory for Road and Roofing Asphalt. Open in current window Open in new window March 2001. 58 pages.
Life Cycle Analysis of Asphalt Impregnated Fiberglass Built-Up Roofing Felts. Open in current window Open in new window March 2001. 15 pages.
Life Cycle Inventory of ICI Roofing Systems: On-site Construction Effects. Open in current window Open in new window March 2001. 40 pages.
Life Cycle Analysis of Residential Roofing Products. Open in current window Open in new window March 2000. 96 pages.
An Exploratory Life Cycle Study of Selected Building Envelope Materials. Open in current window Open in new window June 1999. 117 pages.
Life Cycle Analysis of Brick and Mortar Products. Open in current window Open in new window September 1998. 114 pages.
Life Cycle Analysis of Gypsum Wallboard and Associated Finishing Products. Open in current window Open in new window March 1997. 150 pages.

Environmental Building Declarations

Environmental Building Declaration – ICCU Arena, University of Idaho, Moscow Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window January 2023. Athena Institute. 23 pages.
About Environmental Building Declarations – An Athena Institute Briefing Note. Open in current window Open in new window April 2018. Athena Institute. 3 pages.
Environmental Building Declaration – Brock Commons Tallwood House, University of British Columbia Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window January 2018. Athena Institute. 57 pages. Summary BrochureOpen in current window Open in new window Februrary 2017. Athena Institute. 2 pages.
Environmental Building Declaration – Ponderosa Commons Cedar House, University of British Columbia Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window January 2018. Athena Institute. 59 pages. Summary BrochureOpen in current window Open in new window March 2017. Athena Institute. 2 pages.
Environmental Building Declaration – Design Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window January 2017. Athena Institute. 54 pages. Summary BrochureOpen in current window Open in new window January 2017. Athena Institute. 1 page.
Environmental Building Declaration – The Wood Innovation and Design Centre Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window April 2015. Athena Institute. 55 pages. Summary BrochureOpen in current window Open in new window March 2015. Athena Institute. 1 page.
Environmental Building Declaration – The Lafarge Innovation Hub Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window August 2014. Athena Institute. 25 pages. Summary BrochureOpen in current window Open in new window August 2014. Athena Institute. 1 page.
Environmental Building Declaration – The Enermodal Office Building Technical ReportOpen in current window Open in new window May 2013. Athena Institute. 25 pages. Supplementary Report: LCA ComparisonOpen in current window Open in new window May 2013. M. Bowick. 19 pages.

Carbon footprint

Using Synergies between ISO 14064-1 GHG Standard and LCA Methodology for Quantification of Carbon Footprint for Western Red Cedar Shake & Shingle Manufacturing Facility and Products. Open in current window Open in new window October 2008. Bushi, L.; Meil. J.; Rutledge, M., ACLCA LCA VIII Conference, Seattle, October 2, 2008.
Estimating the Required Global Warming Offsets to Achieve a Carbon Neutral Synthetic Field Turf System Installation. Open in current window Open in new window June 2006. Jamie Meil and Lindita Bushi. 9 pages.

Other Publications

A Proposed Construction Product Nomenclature for Use in LCA for Buildings Open in current window Open in new window November 2023. Athena Institute. 21 pages.
Whole-building LCA benchmarking infrastructure: Method and workplan for a bill of materials database Open in current window Open in new window March 2022. Athena Institute. 48 pages.
Whole-building LCA guidelines and benchmarking initiative. Open in current window Open in new window May 2020. Athena Institute program description. 10 pages.
What can we do about embodied carbon? Open in current window Open in new window February 2020. Canadian Architect magazine (article). 4 pages
Reducing embodied environmental impacts of buildings: Policy options and technical infrastructure Open in current window Open in new window December 2019. Athena Institute white paper. 16 pages.
Limitations of EPDs for product comparisons Open in current window Open in new window December 2019. Athena Institute briefing note. 4 pages.
LCA Roadmap for Roads and Bridges Open in current window Open in new window March 2018. Athena Institute. 31 pages.
Whole-building LCA benchmarking white paper Open in current window Open in new window November 2017. Matt Bowick, Jennifer O’Connor and Jamie Meil. 54 pages.
Carbon footprint benchmarking of BC multi-unit residential buildings. Open in current window Open in new window May 2017. Matt Bowick and Jennifer O’Connor. 50 pages.
Service Life Assessment of Low-Slope Unpainted 55% Al-Zn Alloy-Coated Steel Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems. Open in current window Open in new window December 2014. 37 pages.
Enhanced recovery of roofing materials. Briefing paper on quantity of roofing scrap in Canada and potential uses of this waste under various economic and environmental drivers. Open in current window Open in new window January 2007. 57 pages.
Service life considerations in relation to green building rating systems. Open in current window Open in new window April 2006. Athena Institute and Morrison Hershfield. 49 pages.
A Business Case for Green Buildings in Canada. Open in new window March 2005. M. Lucuik, W. Trusty, N. Larsson and R. Charette.
Minnesota Demolition Survey: Phase Two (building service life study). Open in current window Open in new window February 2004. Athena Institute. 23 pages.
Demolition Energy Analysis of Office Building Structural Systems. Open in current window Open in new window March 1997. 106 pages.
Assessing the Relative Ecological Carrying Capacity Impacts of Resource Extraction. Open in current window Open in new window August 1994. 72 pages.