In the transition toward net-zero construction, embodied carbon—the carbon footprint of materials and construction—has become a critical challenge for developers, designers, and engineers. According to One Click LCA, a world-leading life cycle carbon analysis platform, it is possible to reduce embodied carbon by up to 33% through smarter design decisions—often at little or no additional cost.
In their flagship article “10 Design Commandments for Cutting Your Building’s Embodied Carbon,” One Click LCA outlines ten practical strategies that help reduce embodied carbon across the building lifecycle. Among these strategies, BubbleDeck is specifically named as one of the recommended innovative technologies that can help significantly reduce the carbon footprint of floor structures.
🔧 One Click LCA’s 10 Commandments (BubbleDeck highlighted in #6)
| # | Strategy | Clarification |
| 1 | Do not build for the short term | Design for at least a 60-year service life to spread carbon over time. |
| 2 | Avoid complex foundation conditions | Choose sites with good soil to avoid heavy foundations. |
| 3 | Consider lighter/timber structural options | Lighter structures like timber reduce embodied carbon significantly. |
| 4 | Choose low-carbon materials | Specify products with low embodied carbon and clear environmental criteria. |
| 5 | Optimize building shape | Simple, compact shapes reduce envelope and material use. |
| 6 | Design thinner floor slabs ✅ | One Click LCA recommends BubbleDeck as a proven innovation that can significantly reduce embodied carbon in slabs |
| 7 | Avoid separate parking structures | Shift to above-ground parking or avoid basements to save materials. |
| 8 | Use movable or refurbishable walls | Reconfigurable walls reduce material waste from changing layouts. |
| 9 | Avoid non-functional finishes | Omit unnecessary ceilings, cladding, or flooring when feasible. |
| 10 | Choose long-lived windows and roofs | Durable components reduce replacements and emissions over time. |
Among One Click LCA’s ten strategies for reducing embodied carbon in buildings, BubbleDeck is explicitly highlighted under floor system innovation. This reinforces the importance of integrating smart structural solutions early in the design phase. As the exclusive provider of BubbleDeck in Thailand, Stact empowers developers, engineers, and architects with solutions aligned with global carbon-conscious design. Together, we can build faster, stronger, and more sustainably.
Reference:
One Click LCA – How to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment
https://oneclicklca.com/en/resources/articles/how-to-reduce-embodied-carbon-in-the-built-environment
