This document discusses life cycle analysis and carbon footprinting. It includes: 1. Presentations on life cycle analysis, carbon footprinting, and why life cycle costing is important. 2. Definitions of key terms like embodied carbon, operational carbon, and carbon footprint. Embodied carbon includes emissions from resource extraction, manufacturing, and transportation, while operational carbon is from energy use during building occupation. 3. Information on calculating and measuring carbon footprints, including accuracy levels for different stages and typical contributions to total emissions. Data structures and European standards for building construction are also covered.