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CO₂ Emissions

The second part of the Optimization & Costs / CO₂ Emission Estimation add-on allows you to estimate the CO₂ emissions of models. The building shown in the image Apartment Building is used as an example.

The procedure for estimating the CO₂ emissions is very similar to the principle described in the chapter Costs. First, activate the Estimation of CO₂ Emissions option when creating or editing the materials.

Important

Since there are different materials for the structural components (a floor slab, the outer and inner walls of a cellar, ceilings, and so on) (see the image Apartment Building), it is necessary to activate the CO₂ emission estimation separately for each material. Thus, you can also estimate the CO₂ emissions for certain materials only.

In the CO₂ Emission Estimation tab of the same dialog box, you can define the unit emission and the respective unit) for members, surfaces/layers, and solids, which will be applied to each material. The program automatically determines the "sum emissions" and "total emissions" and displays them as shown in the image Estimation of CO₂ Emissions.

Important

The values of unit emissions are specified in the relevant regulations.

Important

Negative emissions can also be taken into account.