Need Whole-Building LCA Support? We’ve Got You Covered.
Carbon Wise provides specialized Whole-Building LCA support, at a lower cost than bringing on a full engineering firm, working directly with the design team you already have. Depending on where you’re at, that usually means one of three things:
- City of Vancouver rezoning or building permit. Need an LCA to satisfy a rezoning or BP application? We keep it accurate and on time, so it doesn’t slow down your permit. Read more about LCA for permits →
- CaGBC Zero Carbon Certification. Pursuing Zero Carbon Building certification? We handle the whole-building LCA piece so you can focus on the rest of the certification process. Read more about LCA for Zero Carbon →
- LEED points. Need an LCA for LEED credits? We deliver the assessment and documentation your certification team needs. Read more about LCA for LEED →
Stop Treating LCA Like a Checkbox. Make It Part of How You Design.
Whole-Building LCA doesn’t have to mean hiring a full engineering firm or adding high overhead. We plug into the design team you already have and handle the LCA piece specifically, at a lower cost than a full-service consultancy.
Done right, Whole-Building LCA is a tool that helps you:
- Work directly with your existing drawings and structural engineers, no re-explaining your project.
- Get LCA expertise without the overhead of a full engineering firm.
- Stay on schedule with clear deliverables tied to your permit or certification timeline.
Request a project-specific scope and fee, or book a 15-minute discovery call. We’ll show you exactly what’s involved and what it costs, no surprises.
We make it easy
Seamless compliance. Clear plans. No headaches.
Right-Sized LCA Support
Specialized LCA expertise at a lower cost than a full engineering firm, working directly with your existing team.
Trailblazing
Award-winning. Industry-leading. Carbon Wise is one of North America’s top embodied carbon consulting firms — trusted by cities, developers, and architects to get it right.
What our clients say about us
“Elisabeth and her team at Carbon Wise are the real deal. Everyone at Carbon Wise is invested in applying their deep expertise in carbon science toward innovative solutions that streamline decision-making processes.”
Gil, Vancouver
“Elisabeth and her team are phenomenal in their craft. They have expert knowledge and truly care about their customers. I highly recommend them for your next project.”
Matt, Surrey
“They are a team that is always learning and they use that knowledge to find the right solution that meets project needs. Working with Elisabeth is easy because she knows what she is doing and she has a high level of care. 5 Stars!”
Steve, North Vancouver
“I highly recommend Elisabeth and her team. The Carbon Wise team is reliable, knowledgeable, and professional but also very relatable.”
Josh, Vancouver
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Embodied Emissions?
Embodied Emissions (also called Embodied Carbon) are the sum of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transportation for materials production and the emissions associated with the construction, maintenance, renovation, and end-of-life of buildings and infrastructure. Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated relative to the impact of one molecule of carbon dioxide and reported as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) with units of mass.
Q: What is a Life Cycle Assessment?
A: A Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a methodology for assessing environmental impacts associated with all the stages of the life cycle of a product, process, or service, from the acquisition of raw materials until its end of life (“from cradle to grave”).
Q: Why are Embodied Emissions important?
Unlike operational carbon emissions, which can be reduced over time with energy efficiency upgrades and the use of renewable energy, embodied carbon emissions are locked in place as soon as a building is built. As we build more energy-efficient homes with low-carbon fuels, Embodied Emissions represent a bigger portion of the emissions pie (up to 90% for an electrically heated Step 5 home!) and become an increasingly pressing issue.