ABSTRACT
The estimate of the Ecological Footprint (EF) of buildings was based on the figures of Libelle, as it is satisfactorily representative of average Sieben Linden residential buildings in terms of construction techniques and surface/residents ratio. An overall assessment of the environmental impact of the ecovillage is proposed, which takes into account both the consumption of Sieben Linden residents and the construction of buildings. The EF associated with the construction of buildings is not generally considered in the calculation of the footprint of sub-national areas. The standard method for calculating the national EF considers a wide variety of impacts, including those associated with the construction of all private and public facilities. To compare the local EF with the national EF it would be necessary to align with this method, and calculate every single entry in the EF of sub-national areas assessment.
