Make sure you have the things listed below before starting:
DesignBuilder 5.1 or higher version installed (upgrades are free from version 5)
One Click LCA account and license with Business features to be able to import data
How do you set up the DesignBuilder integration?
DesignBuilder 5.2. and higher
Simply find the One Click LCA button inside DesignBuilder, as DesignBuilder has a native integration to One Click LCA. Read more about that on the DesignBuilder website here.
DesignBuilder 7.3.1 and higher
An updated version of the plugin is now available. Please visit the DesignBuilder website and follow the download link:
The updated version includes:
Export Bill of Materials to an Excel file in the standard One Click LCA format.
Export PV panels data using the “BUILDINGTECH” Class.
Component block materials are now included in the Bill of Materials.
Local shading devices are now included in the Bill of Materials
Glazing materials improvements: both “Simple” and “Material layers” glazing definition methods can now be used.
More accurate treatment of internal elements when using the 1-Inner zone geometry option
How do you use the DesignBuilder integration?
Step 1: Open your project in DesignBuilder. Look for the One Click LCA button in the right end of the toolbar and click it.
After you click the One Click LCA button you will be taken to the One Click LCA cloud service back-end to continue the process.
Step 2: Follow general import guidance
Click on the link here to find the article on the import process in One Click LCA