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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

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Do you have any questions?<\/h2>\n

Certifications are not easy. If you have a problem, why don’t you look in our little collection of questions we are often asked by our customers. You cannot find an answer to your question? Do not hesitate to call us!<\/p>\n

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  1. 1. May I use the software as proof for a DGNB certification?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. On which life cycle assessment data sets is LCA Online based on?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. May users contribute to the further development of LCA Online?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Is there a manual for the application of the software?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. How can product manufacturers use LCA Online?<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. May I interchange my life cycle assessments with other users?<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. How much is the application of LCA Online?<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Kann man Rohdaten nutzen, um eigene Diagramme zu erzeugen?<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Is it possible to use LCA Online with life cycle assessment data of other countries?<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Is it possible to use LCA Online in other languages?<\/a><\/li>\n
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    1. May I use the software as proof for a DGNB certification?<\/h3>\n

    Yes. The Software offers all possibilities to create a material life cycle assessment which answer the DGNB requirements of the criterion ENV 1.1 and ENV 2.1. The data basis and calculation procedure meet the DGNB standards The software allows the realisation of comprehensible evaluations and printouts that are essential for the submission. However, it is the responsibility of the person preparing the life cycle assessment to prepare the assessment correctly, take the DGNB standards into account and choose a proper depiction of the results. High Flexibility is one of the features of LCA Online. Users can create their own balances from the level of basis data sets up to whole buildings. This flexibility requires a deeper knowledge about balancing. We offer trainings, to give you security with life cycle assessment according to DGNB requirements.<\/p>\n

    The same applies for life cycle assessment for LEED and BREEAM projects.<\/p>\n

    2. On which life cycle assessment datasets is LCA-Online based on?<\/h3>\n

    The data is based on the \u00d6kobau.dat datasets of the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS). These life cycle assessments are implemented in the software. For the correct interpretation and application of the data records, you can download the \u00d6kobau.dat in xml format from<\/p>\n

    http:\/\/www.nachhaltigesbauen.de\/baustoff-und-gebaeudedaten\/oekobaudat.html<\/p>\n

    download. There you can find background information about the balancing procedures of the individual datasets. Only in due consideration and notice of this background data of the \u00d6kobau.dat datasets a correct life cycle assessment can be generated.<\/p>\n

    The data records can be selected according to DIN EN 15804+A2 <\/strong>and DIN EN 15804+A1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    3. May users contribute to the further development of LCA Online?<\/h3>\n

    As registered user, you have the possibility to send use the feedback form and send us any hints, improvement suggestions and wishes at any time. Use the button at the tool’s header to get to the feedback form. We are happy to include your suggestions. LCA Online is characterised by a very flexible core system, which can be adapted to new needs at any time. So, we ensure a sustainable platform for you.<\/p>\n

    4. Is there a manual for the application of the software?<\/h3>\n

    Yes. In the work environment, you can find the button “short instruction” in the header. Here you may download the instruction as a pdf file.<\/p>\n

    5. How can product manufacturers use LCA Online?<\/h3>\n

    There are two possible ways for manufacturers to use LCA Online. One the one hand, you can generate your own analyses, just as any other user. You may, for example, compare products, in order to evaluate the quality of your own products. On the other hand, we offer manufacturers a further possibility to create an added value at project handling for your customers and advertise for the products at the same time. This happens by listing the own life cycle assessed products in the online software. So, the manufacturers have the, up to now, unique opportunity to supply their customers with the life cycle assessment of their products in a utilisabe form. Our software users can very simply include the products in their building life cycle assessment. Hence, LCA Online is a presentation platform for manufacturers. The online software further allows to provide any number of additional information about the products. If you, as manufacturer, want to use LCA Online to present your products to architects, planners and DGNB auditors, do not hesitate to contact us. We will find a solution that is suitable for you.<\/p>\n

    6. May I interchange my life cycle assessments with other users?<\/h3>\n

    In the future, we wan to enhance LCA Online in a way that not only employees of one company, but even further, already generated projects or preconfigured products or elements can be interchanged. So, generating life cycle assessments will be even more efficient, as one can take recourse to the data and knowledge of other users. If you already require such a function, please contact us.<\/p>\n

    7. How much is the application of LCA Online?<\/h3>\n

    The registration is free. Therewith, you may only generate limited pdf reports with a watermark. An unrestricted usage is fee-based and allows for a complete report, as well as an excel-analysis for a transparent and comprehensible depiction of the results. The format is also suitable for your own analysis and adaptations.
    \nFor activation, you can top up your credit in your account. According to the project scope, individual costs emerge.
    \nDamit bieten wir Ihnen den Vorteil, dass f\u00fcr Sie erst nach Bearbeitung eines Projektes Geb\u00fchren f\u00e4llig werden. And only, if you want to present the results for commercial purposes to your customers.<\/p>\n

    How are the projects billed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    You top up your credit in your registered account.
    \nIf you want to generate a pdf printout or copy data, you need to activate the project. By activation, the project fee will be withdrawn from your credit.<\/p>\n

    How much is a project?<\/strong>
    \nWe charge the projects according to their scope. The fee depends on the amount of balanced products within the project. For each product, we charge 4\u20ac. If you are balancing projects with a large number of products (>150 products), the maximum amount of \u20ac600 can never be exceeded. You have full cost control.<\/p>\n

    Sample calculation:<\/strong>
    \nYour project contains 30 components with 5 products each.
    \nThis means that you have mapped a total of 150 products.
    \nThis results in costs of \u20ac600 for you.<\/p>\n

    Your advantages: <\/strong><\/p>\n