This Course introduces users to the concept and application of Life Cycle Assessment which is gaining importance as a sustainability tool to practicing design professionals. At the end of the seminar participants should be able to: Understand the need to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment Introduce Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Interpret environmental labels Understand, Read and Interpret an Environmental ProductDeclaration (EPD) Explain how EPD#s are currently being used and applied. Describe the differences between LCA and an EPD. Apply (LCA/EPD) to formulating product specification choices And, appreciate the value thatthese tools bring to the building industry