These are the most complete and most useful tools for arriving at a comprehensive view of the environmental quality of a building. They usually take the form of software that uses databases on materials, during construction, use and demolition. Some offer an assessment at the level of the building component; others undertake a comprehensive analysis of the building, including the environmental impact of the technical systems and energy consumption. The impacts considered and the degree of complexity and detail vary from one tool to another. The most advanced of them call for a certain degree of expertise in LCA.
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