Abstract
Life cycle assessment (LCD) is a method of evaluating the environmental impact of materials throughout their life cycle. This method defines the process starting from the acquisition of the raw materials of a product, consisting of production, shipment, use by the consumer and disposal after use. In this study, environmental effects of vinyl coating and cement-based facade coating materials, which are widely used today, were reached with BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) software within the scope of the life cycle evaluation method, and the effects of materials on the environment were examined comparatively. With this review, it is aimed to discuss the environmental effects of the building material before its use in the building and thus to contribute to the selection of materials that are least harmful to nature. In this context, it has been reached that the environmental performance value of the cement-based facade cladding material is higher in its life cycle, therefore it causes more damage to the environment.