EnergyBeta
Carbon Footprint
Whole-life carbon assessment per EN 15978
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
EN 15978
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Gross Floor Area | m² |
| Design Life | years |
| Material Quantities (JSON) | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Carbon Footprint calculator do?
- Whole-life carbon assessment per EN 15978. It references EN 15978.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Carbon Footprint calculator use?
- The Carbon Footprint calculator references EN 15978.
- What inputs does the Carbon Footprint calculator need?
- The Carbon Footprint calculator takes 3 inputs: Gross Floor Area (m²), Design Life (years), Material Quantities (JSON).
- Is the Carbon Footprint calculator verified?
- Carbon Footprint is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.