# New report: Embodied carbon study of casework and countertop materials
**URL:** https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-embodied-carbon-study-of-casework-and-countertop-materials/4165
**Category:** LCA Data & Tools
**Tags:** tally, countertops, casework, interiors, millwork
**Created:** [September 14, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-embodied-carbon-study-of-casework-and-countertop-materials/4165 "2021-09-14T21:07:11Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@simona](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/simona)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-embodied-carbon-study-of-casework-and-countertop-materials/4165/1 "2021-09-14T21:07:11Z")
Hi all, I recently worked with @vmccracken and @EmilyGross to conduct an analysis of different casework and countertop materials, comparing them in terms of embodied carbon. We also built a calculator to track the impact of casework and countertop assemblies in context with other interior finish materials. Check out our **findings** here:
> **[Casework-embodied-carbon-case-study\_MSRDesign.pdf](https://msrdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Casework-embodied-carbon-case-study_MSRDesign.pdf)**
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The **casework calculator** is a tab in our Sustainability Metrics Drawing Set Template & Tracker tool. Download the calculator under available downloads:
> **[Generative impacts - MSR Design Portfolio](https://msrdesign.com/generative-impacts/)**
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> Generative impacts We care deeply about the world next generations will inherit and know that decisions made about the built environment today will have a major impact on their future. A better building industry is better for the world and for our...
Some lessons learned:
- Solid surface countertops have the highest GWP per LF, while concrete has the lowest
- Embodied carbon of casework and countertops is significant, especially in multifamily residential typologies, and should be included in project LCAs, especially of interior renovation projects
We welcome comments and feedback: [generativeimpacts@msrdesign.com](mailto:generativeimpacts@msrdesign.com)
Or reach out directly to myself, Veronica (CLF-MN hub leader), or Emily.
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### Author:  [@kwalker](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/kwalker)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-embodied-carbon-study-of-casework-and-countertop-materials/4165/2 "2021-09-19T16:52:20Z")
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Simona - Thanks for sharing. This is great!
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### Author:  [@Kim\_Stan](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Kim_Stan)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-embodied-carbon-study-of-casework-and-countertop-materials/4165/3 "2021-09-20T20:49:38Z")
Thank you Simona for your work on this and for sharing. This is really great work and I will share this with my team!
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### Author:  [@Nancy](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Nancy)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-embodied-carbon-study-of-casework-and-countertop-materials/4165/4 "2021-09-21T21:11:17Z")
I agree, this is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing!