BS EN 15978:2026 Sustainability of construction works - Assessment of environmental performance of buildings - Requirements and guidance
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Details the calculation method to assess the environmental performance of a building. It is based on life cycle assessment (LCA) as well as other relevant environmental considerations, for both new and existing buildings. It provides a description of the object of assessment, system boundaries applicable at the building level, procedures used for inventory analysis, a list of indicators and procedures for calculation, reporting and data requirements.
Document History
Supersedes BS EN 15978:2011. See National foreword for information from the UK Committee regarding alignment to methodologies referenced in the UK and listed in this and the 2011 version of the standard.
ISBN
9780539282085
Publisher Information
British Standards Institution
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
