The construction sector faces the challenge of assessing environmental impacts across the full life cycle of buildings. Many projects rely on fragmented data or manual processes that limit the consistency of life‑cycle assessment. The IFC‑LCA project addresses this issue by enabling assessments directly from IFC models, using a structured workflow based on open standards.

The tool processes IFC building data and converts it into a format suitable for life‑cycle calculations. It supports the extraction of quantities, material information, and building elements, allowing users to generate environmental impact results without relying on proprietary platforms. The workflow is designed to integrate with existing modelling practices and to support transparent data handling.

As an open‑source project, IFC‑LCA provides access to its codebase and documentation, enabling users to review the workflow, adapt the tool to specific requirements, and follow its development through the public repository. This structure supports the use of standardised methods for life‑cycle assessment within digital construction processes.

For users wishing to work with the open‑source workflow for life‑cycle assessment, please access the link provided below.

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