SURAP Workflow

Step 1: Create a design variant

Open the Design Editor and create a new design variant. Select the design option, phase, and evaluation approach, then click "Add."

Step 2: Assign building materials

Assign data records from the selected assessment method (e.g., EN 15804, SURAP Footprints, KBOB) to the materials. Information regarding the modes of transport and distances for the respective materials can also be entered here (transport from the factory to the construction site, Module A4). In the “Use” tab, you can also adjust the service lives (Reference Service Life, RSL) of the materials.

Step 3: Record energy metrics

Open the Energy tab and enter the consumption data, e.g., for heating, cooling, or electricity. Consumption is recorded in kWh per year.

Step 4: View results

The Results section displays all calculated values in tabular form—at the building, component, and material levels.

Step 5: Analyze the options

First, create new variants in the "Design Editor" or duplicate existing ones. In the Analysis section, you can then compare different design variants using bar charts and pie charts.

Optional

Show Hotspot View

In the visualization, the results are displayed directly within the model. Components with high environmental impacts are highlighted in color.

Project settings

Adjust the building's useful life, reference area, and other calculation parameters for the analysis.

Create a material profile

Material profiles can be saved, customized, and reused for other design variations.

Export

The results can be exported as an Excel file and used for further analysis.

Info & Settings

Info

In the Info section, you'll find general information about the installed version of SURAP, usage notes, links to the documentation, and contact and support information.

License Information

The License Information section displays the current license status of the application, such as active license, license type, validity period, and activation information.

Update Center

In the Update Center, you can check for and install available updates. It also displays information about new versions, changes, and improvements.

Settings

In the Settings section, you can adjust general program settings, such as the decimal separator for exports.