Deliverable 4.3: Cost and Benefits of Undertaking WLC Assessment and Delivering Low-Carbon Buildings

A new EU synthesis report developed within the INDICATE LIFE project and authored by Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) examines the costs and benefits of whole life carbon (WLC) assessments and low-carbon construction across Europe. 

Drawing on 41 case studies from Austria, Croatia, Italy and Luxembourg, the report provides new insights into the practical implementation of WLC approaches. The findings suggest that low-carbon buildings can already be delivered at comparable or even lower cost, particularly when WLC considerations are integrated early in the design process.