2026Journal ArticleMention / reference

A methodology for integrating toxic emission from building materials during the use stage into building life cycle assessment

Rey-Álvarez, Belén · Sánchez-Montañés, Benito · García-Martínez, Antonio

The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment

In: The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, vol. 31, article 131, 2026.

Editorial summary

The article proposes a way to incorporate toxic emissions from building materials during the use stage into building life-cycle assessment. It draws on two earlier FLEC studies of DEHP emission from PVC flooring, but the new methodology does not involve FLEC measurements.

Editorial, non-verbatim summary based on the Springer full text and reference list.

FLEC use

FLEC mention, comparison or reference

Two FLEC-specific DEHP publications occur in the references; FLEC is supporting literature rather than a method used by this LCA study.

Topics

FLEClife cycle assessmentbuilding materialstoxic emissions