They influence the process of construction, renovation, demolition and transportation. They influence the impact on ecosystems and our climate. They influence how people feel. They influence costs. The materials we choose to build with will have an everlasting effect on generations to come. This tool aids decision-makers with the best scientific evidence and the latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data to easily compare scenarios of the impact of different building materials.
By selecting a different material for each part of the house you will be able to see how your choices for a biobased model (House A) compare to the baseline model (House B). Experience how your choices affect CO2 and nitrogen emissions, biodiversity, wellbeing and the weight of the house.
The bio-based model and the baseline house are 120 square metres, 2 story houses situated in a row of houses. The models for the houses are drawn up by an architect and are not real buildings.
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Should you require further information about any of the alternative building materials featured in this assesment then please contact us at info@oncra.org.
Download a copy of your house assessment results:
House A
(Your house choices)
House B
(Average dutch house 120m2)
Impact category | House A | House B |
---|---|---|
Stored CO2 | 0.0 tons | 2.6 tons |
Life Cycle CO2 | 0.0 tons | 26.6 tons |
Net CO2 | 0.0 tons | 24.0 tons |
Nitrogen Emissions | 0.0 kg | 49.9 kg |
Biodiversity Impact | 0 (1,4-DB) eq. | 256 (1,4-DB) eq. |
Wellbeing | ||
Total Weight | 0.0 tons | 109.1 tons |
Materials Used | House A | House B |
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Pile Foundation | Concrete Piles | |
Foundations | Concrete | |
Wall Construction | Concrete | |
Insulation | Polyisocyanurate | |
Wall Covering | Brick | |
Roof | Timber & PIR | |
Roof Covering | Ceramic Tiles |