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LEnSE is supported by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Program

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Objectives of LEnSE

The three main objectives of LEnSE are:

1. To develop a list of issues which need to be included in the assessment methodology. The list must be wide enough to be meaningful for all European members, but it must be limited enough to be practical. A broad consensus on these issues will be reached through strategic consultation of the relevant stakeholders.
2. To develop a methodology for assessment of the overall sustainability of existing buildings, major renovations and plans for new buildings. The methodology must take into account the existing methodologies and initiatives and ongoing standardisation activities. Guidelines on how to address local variations will be provided. This work will be validated by the development of a prototype tool and tested on case study buildings.
3. To set up a strategic consultation of the stakeholders, in order to ensure a methodology accepted and used by the stakeholders, These consultations will include national meetings with stakeholders and trans-national expert workshops. The consultation and communication activities should also raise the stakeholders' awareness about sustainability assessment and the advantages of the LEnSE approach. The LEnSE project will also interact with standardisation activities at CEN and ISO level to make sure the methodology is in line with the standards in development.