When buildings are constructed and occupied, they produce long-lasting effects on the environment and the people who inhabit them. This includes the energy required to extract raw materials during the production stage, the lighting, heating and repairs during the use stage, and the demolition and disposal of the building during the end-of-life stage.
At Toronto Climate Week, MTA shared a post-construction Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Limberlost Place, providing insight into the environmental impacts of the building across its entire lifespan.
Presented by MTA Associate Architect Mary O'Malley and Project Manager Carol Cochrane, the report helps us understand where we are successful in reducing carbon emissions, and where improvements can be made. Based on the data collected from the various stages, the results will be used to inform our decisions on future projects.
The talk was organized by Carbon Leadership Forum Toronto, and moderated by Nerys Rau, Executive Director of Facilities and Sustainability at George Brown Polytechnic.
Read the full Life Cycle Assessment report for Limberlost Place.
To learn more about Life Cycle Assessments in general, visit the Carbon Leadership Forum site.