Embodied Carbon Calculator
Estimate the upfront embodied carbon of a residential build by wall, roof, and foundation assemblies; compare alternatives and see car-mile equivalents.
Default embodied-carbon example
- Conventional 2,000 sq ft build: 49.6 t CO2e total
- 24.8 kg CO2e per sq ft (medium rating)
- Concrete slab dominates at 28 t CO2e
- Equivalent to driving an average car 124,000 miles