Global Buildings Database Seed on Whole Life Carbon Emissions, Energy Performance, and Material Intensity (GBDB CarbEnMats)

This research direction focuses on the systematic evaluation of whole life carbon (WLC) emissions, energy performance, and material intensity in the built environment using the Global Buildings Database (GBDB CarbEnMats) framework. As the global building sector faces critical decarbonization targets, robust empirical data is essential for establishing baseline benchmarks and identifying key drivers of greenhouse gas emissions across all life cycle stages. This project provides implementation support for analyzing a comprehensive dataset of over 1,200 building case studies containing more than 130,000 data points. The methodology involves structuring and evaluating multi-dimensional attributes, including site context, structural design, material composition, and operational energy metrics. By utilizing statistical modeling and life cycle

assessment (LCA) principles, the research facilitates the identification of correlations between material choices, geographic factors, and long-term carbon footprints. The resulting framework serves as a guide for developing predictive models of building emissions, supporting policy formulation, and optimizing sustainable construction practices. Ultimately, this study offers critical guidance for researchers and engineers aiming to standardize whole-life carbon accounting and accelerate the transition toward net-zero building designs.

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