Environmental Product Declaration
Inspire Glass Wall (Calgary)
by DIRTT
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Inspire Glass Wall (Calgary), manufactured by DIRTT. Declaration SmartEPD-2025-051-0224-01.1, prepared according to Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services v1.01, valid until February 24, 2030.
- Functional unit
- 1 m2 of product of a demountable interior wall system, meeting the performance standards of the International Building Code
- Valid until
- February 24, 2030
- PCR
- Smart EPD Part A v1.01
Declaration details
- Manufacturer
- DIRTT
- Program operator
- Smart EPD
- Declaration number
- SmartEPD-2025-051-0224-01.1
- Date of issue
- February 24, 2025
- Valid until
- February 24, 2030
- Product category rules (PCR)
- Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services v1.01 (version 1.01)
- Standard
- ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017
- Functional unit
- 1 m2 of product of a demountable interior wall system, meeting the performance standards of the International Building Code
- System boundary
- Cradle to gate with other options (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, C1, C2, C3, C4, D)
- Product specificity
- Product Specific
- Manufacturing plant
- Dirtt-Calgary (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
- Product category
- Furnishings › DemountablePartitions
- Verifier
- Ranjani Theregowda, Smart EPD LLC
- LCA software
- SimaPro 9.5
- Program instructions
- Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.1.0, November 2022
Life cycle assessment results
Results per 1 m2 of product of a demountable interior wall system, meeting the performance standards of the International Building Code.
Environmental Impact Assessment Results
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWP-total | kg CO2-eq | 6.70e+1 | 4.66e+0 | 1.23e-1 | 0 | 5.01e-1 | 0 | 2.55e-1 | -2.85e+1 |
| ODP | kg CFC-11 eq | 6.89e-7 | 1.14e-7 | 8.54e-10 | 0 | 1.23e-8 | 0 | 4.13e-9 | -4.58e-7 |
| AP | kg SO2 eq | 2.68e-1 | 9.86e-3 | 1.45e-4 | 0 | 1.06e-3 | 0 | 1.04e-3 | -1.32e-1 |
| EP | kg N eq | 2.39e-1 | 3.52e-3 | 6.18e-3 | 0 | 3.79e-4 | 0 | 6.69e-3 | -1.11e-1 |
| SFP | kg O3 eq | 4.02e+0 | 1.83e-1 | 2.80e-3 | 0 | 1.97e-2 | 0 | 2.66e-2 | -1.65e+0 |
Resource Use Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADPF | MJ | 5.76e+2 | 6.91e+1 | 5.83e-1 | 0 | 7.43e+0 | 0 | 3.35e+0 | -2.73e+2 |
| RPRE | MJ | 8.24e+1 | 1.03e+0 | 1.60e-2 | 0 | 1.11e-1 | 0 | 5.01e-2 | -4.03e+1 |
| RPRM | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NRPRE | MJ | 6.11e+2 | 7.06e+1 | 6.00e-1 | 0 | 7.59e+0 | 0 | 3.40e+0 | -2.96e+2 |
| NRPRM | MJ | 7.52e-2 | 2.98e-3 | 2.75e-5 | 0 | 3.20e-4 | 0 | 7.88e-5 | -5.05e-2 |
| SM | kg | 1.93e+0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7.02e-1 |
| RSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NRSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FW | m3 | 3.65e-1 | 9.56e-3 | 2.90e-4 | 0 | 1.03e-3 | 0 | 3.51e-3 | -1.73e-1 |
Waste and Output Flow Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLLRW | m3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ILLRW | m3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CRU | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MR | kg | 3.80e-1 | 0 | 2.91e-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.90e-1 | 0 |
| MER | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHWD | kg | 0 | 0 | 8.13e-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.40e+1 | 0 |
| HWD | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carbon Emissions and Removals
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCRP | kg C | 5.18e-1 | ND | 0 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEP | kg C | 0 | ND | 0 | ND | ND | 0 | 5.18e-1 | 0 |
| BCRK | kg C | 3.33e-1 | ND | 0 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEK | kg C | 0 | ND | 3.33e-1 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CCE | kg C | 0 | ND | 0 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.
Material composition
| Material/Component Category | Origin | % Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 19.76 | |
| Glass | 71.06 | |
| Hardware | 0.67 | |
| Insulation | 6.02 | |
| PVC | 2.49 |
| Packaging material | Origin | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | 0.54 | |
| Steel | 0.09 | |
| Ldpe | 0.15 | |
| Aluminum | 0.08 |
| Biogenic carbon content | kg C per m2 |
|---|---|
| Biogenic carbon content in product | 0.52 |
| Biogenic carbon content in accompanying packaging | 0.26 |
Hazardous substances
No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product.
Product description
Inspire™ Glass Walls feature aluminum frames and glass panels, offering a sleek, timeless design. With low-profile ceiling connections and precision-engineered components, it integrates seamlessly with building conditions. Its modular design ensures adaptability for future needs.
Interpretation
The product stage (A1-A3) shows the highest environmental impact, primarily due to raw material manufacturing and manufacturing energy use. For products with high manufacturing energy impacts, switching to renewable energy sources is recommended. Since raw materials significantly impact the environmental footprint, DIRTT should consider using alternative materials with lower environmental impacts. They should also seek suppliers who use sustainable manufacturing techniques and renewable energy. These changes would improve the overall sustainability of DIRTT's products.
LCIA results are relative expressions and do not predict impacts on category endpoints, the exceeding of thresholds, safety margins or risks. EPDs are comparable only when they follow the same PCR, functional unit and system boundary. The full EPD (PDF) contains the methodology, scenario assumptions and verification statement.