A 3-D specialist helped define the interfaces among the structural components, the cladding elements, and the extensive infrastructure of the watchmaking center in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
The free and open-source software aims to help designers, engineers, and clients assess and reduce upfront emissions by comparing similar materials from different suppliers.
From recent reports like "Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront" to new tools like EC3—the Embodied Carbon Construction Calculator, released at Greenbuild—the profession is grappling with how to decarbonize the materials and construction supply chain.