The following is required to demonstrate compliance:
One to five credits
1
The project uses a life cycle assessment (
LCA
1
) tool to measure the life cycle environmental impact of the building elements.
2
The LCA includes at least the mandatory building elements indicated in the 'Materials assessment scope' section of the BREEAM International Mat 01 calculator (where present in the building).
3
The mandatory requirements identified in the 'Materials assessment tool, method and data' section of the
BREEAM International Mat 01 calculator
have been met.
4
A member of the project team completes the
BREEAM International Mat 01 calculator
and determines a score based on the robustness of the LCA tool used and the scope of the assessment in terms of the elements considered. Credits are awarded as follows: