Product database
A product database refers to a centralized collection of information about building materials, products, and components. It provides details on their environmental characteristics, circularity aspects, and life cycle information. The product database assists stakeholders in making informed decisions regarding material selection and promotes the use of sustainable and circular materials in building design and construction. It enhances transparency, supports the transition to a circular economy, and contributes to a more sustainable built environment.
Example: the EPiC Database (Environmental Product Information Center). The EPiC database is an initiative that aims to provide standardized and transparent environmental product information for construction products across Europe. It is part of the European EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) System.
Features:
• Offers Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a wide range of construction products, providing information on their environmental impacts throughout their life cycle.
• Supports the comparability of environmental information across products and helps architects, builders, and other stakeholders make informed decisions based on sustainability criteria.