Embodied Carbon: Certification Programs Recognize the Full Life of a Building
Think of the house you grew up in. What comes to mind? Memories of family gatherings, arguments, or laughter? Smells like incoming fall air and warm bread? You might even think of the intricate cracks in the ceiling or that juice stain you left on the carpet – flaws that slowly became familiar landmarks. Here’s what you don’t think about: an abstract, empty structure consisting of four exterior walls, a roof, and a solid floor.