Applying Life Cycle Assessment and Costing to Balance Economic and Environmental Performance
Sustainable investment in building design requires a comprehensive understanding of economic and environmental factors throughout a structure’s lifecycle. This course introduces a multidisciplinary approach to assessing these impacts using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC). Participants will learn to calculate and interpret key indicators, such as embodied energy, embodied carbon, and end-of-life costs, to guide design and retrofitting decisions.
Explore practical methodologies for integrating sustainability into investment strategies, including the application of synthetic economic-environmental indicators to evaluate global performance.
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Continuing Education
ArchPro Learning offers Continuing Education courses for licensed architects and design professionals across Canada. Our expert-led programs cover building codes, sustainability, ethics, and emerging technologies—supporting regulatory compliance and professional growth in architectural practice.
Jerry Luo, PhD, PE, is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio, Louisiana, and Texas, with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning higher education, research, and consulting in civil engineering and construction management. Renowned for his expertise in geotechnical engineering, he has published over 60 peer-reviewed research articles, significantly contributing to advancements in geotechnical risk assessment and infrastructure resilience. He also co-authored a widely recognized textbook on soil dynamics. Jerry has actively contributed to the global engineering community by serving on the editorial boards of multiple international journals and as a member of organizing committees for prestigious conferences. His work bridges academic excellence and industry practice, making a tangible impact on critical engineering projects. His dedication to mentorship and innovation reflects his commitment to shaping the next generation of civil engineers and advancing the profession through research, education, and practice.
