THE SWISS PLATFORM OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT DATA IN THE BUILDING SECTOR - CONNECTING INDUSTRY, ADMINISTRATION, BUILDERS AND RESEARCH

In late 2011 the platform life cycle inventory data in the building sector was launched. Representatives from professional public and private building owners, from building industry and associations, from public policy makers as well as from research and academic institutions joined together to enhance the application of life cycle assessment data in the building sector. Its main objective is the publication, maintenance, and extension of sector tailored life cycle assessment data. Data are used in several national guidelines and standards related to buildings and in the 2000W society concept. Copared to other information systems, the LCA data lists prove to be efficient in terms of costs, efforts and accessibility.