What's New in One Click LCA's February 2024 Release?
You can find an overview of the release notes below. To read more details about the February release, you can download the PDF file from the attachment at the bottom of this article.
Building & Infrastructure LCA
NEW! One Click LCA Community Forum launched
New tool version for TEK 17 in Norway
New plugin version to support Rhino 8
Product LCA & EPD Software
NEW! New EPD generator for NMD Netherlands
Enhanced manufacturing site management
Building & Infrastructure LCA
NEW! The One Click LCA Community Forum provides industry news, updates, Q&A, and events to facilitate collaboration for decarbonization goals. Accessible to all users, it offers valuable resources including global news, product updates, best practices, and upcoming events. Joining the forum gives insiders an edge to stay informed and make a difference in their field.
The new version of the calculation tool aligns with the TEK 17 regulations, emphasizing GWP-IOBC/GWPGHG values and enforcing a minimum top-up percentage on generic data. It updates GWP values in EPDs according to EN 15804 +A2, prioritizing Norwegian and Swedish EPD characteristics. The tool automatically updates for Norwegian licenses and can be added to other subscriptions upon request.
We have released a new version of the One Click LCA plugin for Rhino to support Rhino 8. The One Click LCA plugin now supports Rhino 8, facilitating direct LCA calculations within Rhino for enhanced efficiency and compliance with over 60 global standards. Accessible for Rhino 6, 7, and 8, the plugin streamlines data transfer and ensures accurate environmental impact assessments.
The new data input interface (BETA) in One Click LCA automatically saves user preferences, such as column settings, for enhanced usability. Available to select Expert users of Envision International and LEED International tools, the interface allows adjustments like column order and width. Users with BETA access can toggle between old and new interfaces, with plans for a wider rollout in 2024 pending feedback. Feedback on the BETA can be sent to [email protected] for further improvements.
Product LCA & EPD Software
NEW! The new EPD generator for NMD Bepalingsmethode in the Netherlands, utilizing ecoinvent 3.6 data, aligning with Dutch national PCR, is now available. It facilitates compliant EPD creation, including additional impact categories, aiding verification with NMD-approved verifiers.
The EPD project's manufacturing site setup is revamped for efficiency. Users can input site-specific data, speeding up EPD generation. Enhanced features include direct database access, simplified data entry, automatic quantity allocation, and detailed construction views, available with an Expert license.
A new filter in all EPD Generators facilitates easy access to Plastics Europe datasets, covering over 90% of polymer production in EU, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK. These datasets include eco-profiles and EPDs for plastics, provided by Plastics Europe, a leading European trade association. Access to Plastics Europe data is automatic with all EPD generator licenses.
New EPD templates, including plastic insulation, metal-based products, electronic products, and insulation panels, have been introduced to speed up EPD creation, alongside an updated plastic pipe template. One Click LCA's EPD generators offer various product categories with ready-to-use templates, detailed in the Help Centre.
Download the full release notes in PDF format
You can download the attachment below to view the full release notes in PDF format.