Introduction
The "I Already Have EPDs Associated" mode of the Vizcab Excel add-in is designed for users who already have EPD IDs for their products.
Defining Source Columns
Before starting the analysis, you need to define the following source columns:
- EPD ID: (Mandatory): Column containing the unique IDs of the EPDs for each product. This is the only mandatory column to define.
- Material Quantity: Quantity of each product, used to calculate the impact based on the volume or number of units.
- Material Unit: The unit of measurement for the indicated quantity (e.g., kilogram, square meter).
Columns to be filled by the Add-In
After defining the source columns, you can choose the information you want Vizcab to fill by setting the columns below. The Vizcab add-in will automatically fill the following columns in your Excel sheet to provide detailed and up-to-date information:
- EPD Name: The full name of the EPD.
- EPD Unit: The functional unit of the EPD.
- GWP (kg eq. COâ‚‚): The associated Global Warming Potential Indicator. A1-A3 describes the manufacturing life cycle stage of the product.
- EPD Type: The category of the EPD depending on its creator (Manufacturer, Generic or Industry).
Available options for INIES database: - DGWP (kg eq. COâ‚‚): The associated Dynamic Global Warming Potential Indicator.
- EPD Status: Indicates whether the EPD is still valid, expired, or updated.
- Predicted RE2020 Lot: The predicted bundle of the product according to the RE2020 environmental regulation.
- Secondary Material Use (kg): Quantity of recycled or reused materials in the product.
- REACH Compliance: Information on the REACH compliance of the product.
Starting the Analysis
To start the environmental analysis:
- Open the Add-in: Click on the Vizcab tab in the Excel ribbon and open the add-in panel.
- Identify the Columns: Ensure that the source columns and the columns to modify are correctly configured according to your data.
- Start the Analysis: Click on "Start Analysis" in the add-in for Vizcab to process the data and fill the columns with the relevant information.
Customizing the Building's Lifespan
In the analysis of the environmental impacts of your products using the Vizcab add-in, the building's lifespan is a key parameter that significantly influences the results. By default, this lifespan is set to 50 years, which is the standard lifespan considered for many construction projects in environmental impact studies. However, depending on the specific nature of your project and the associated needs, it may be necessary to adjust this duration.
Adapting the building's lifespan allows for more precise estimates of the environmental impact over the total expected duration of the building's use, providing a more accurate and personalized picture of the ecological footprint. Whether for buildings intended to have a longer or shorter lifespan than the standard 50 years, adjusting this parameter can provide more tailored insights and better planning for environmental resources.
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