Lifecycle Carbon Calculator for Construction

Overview

Calculate embodied carbon (EC) and lifecycle carbon emissions for construction materials, assemblies, and projects. Support sustainable design decisions and carbon reduction targets.

Business Case

Carbon calculation supports:

• Regulatory Compliance: Meet carbon reporting requirements
• Green Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge
• Design Optimization: Choose lower-carbon alternatives
• Sustainability Goals: Track progress toward net-zero

Technical Implementation

from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
from enum import Enum