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07.11.2016 Sustainability reports cover three main topics: economy, ecology, and social responsibility. Different guidelines or standards govern the structure and content, an example of which is the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). A LEED point can be achieved in the LEED v4 system under MR Credit 3: BPDO – Sourcing of Raw Materials by providing verification of sustainability reports from building product manufacturers.
Biocidal substances in building products are considered in the DGNB system
24.10.2016 Biocides are pesticides often found in everyday products but are also used in building materials. These substances conceal hazards to both humans and the environment. In the DGNB’s certification system, only permissible active ingredients in certain building products may be used. In the interior of residential buildings, even permissible biocidal products are completely prohibited.
REACH and avoiding SVHC lead to points in DGNB & LEED v4 Systems
10.10.2016 REACH is the European chemicals regulation concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. A point can be achieved in the LEED system by demonstrating that products meet REACH criteria.
EMICODE as evidence in DGNB and LEED systems
26.09.2016 The “EMICODE” identifies low-emission products. It has been used for several years in the DGNB system as proof of achievement of quality level 4 for certain products. The new LEED v4 system now accepts EMICODE under certain conditions as evidence in the certification system.
Product classification by GISCODE as evidence in the DGNB System
05.09.2016 The GISCODE groups products with comparable health hazards and their associated protective measures. Certain GISCODE classifications can be used as verification for the DGNB Criterion ENV 1.2 “Risks to the Local Environment” in order to achieve different quality levels.
The risks of flame retardants such as PBDE, PBB, TCEP and HBCD in construction
19.08.2016 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) are widely used as flame retardants in products. In DGNB system, these substances are examined in order to avoid the negative effects on humans and the environment.
PEFC certificate applicable as evidence in the LEED system under the Pilot ACP – “Legal Wood”
03.08.2016 In the new “Pilot Alternative Compliance Path – Legal Wood” for the LEED system, other wood certificates can now also be used to achieve points, such as PEFC, SFI, ATFS and CSA. After the test phase, the USGBC will determine whether this alternative verification will be integrated into the LEED system in the future.
Blue Angel assesses risks to the local environment
22.07.2016 The Blue Angel is a German environmental symbol awarded to various product groups in all sectors of life. There are many products which bear this symbol in the building industry. This means that these products contribute to environmental protection and better indoor air quality as well as to the fulfilment of the requirements of building certification systems [Read more…]
Cradle to Cradle® – reutilization design concept in LEED system
08.07.2016 Cradle to Cradle® is a system of certification for products from all sectors of activity. The concept is also of interest in the building sector: in the LEED system, there are additional points for the use of building materials with evidence of Cradle to Cradle®.
UPOFLOOR Xpression / Zero fulfill LEED and DGNB criteria
29.06.2016 Now you can find UPOFLOOR Xpression / Zero in the product database on www.greenbuildingproducts.eu. The listed product does contribute to fulfill credits in the LEED and DGNB system. With this UPOFLOOR supports his clients for a successful LEED and DGNB certification of buildings. Furthermore UPOFLOOR provides the related product information to the proven sustainability criteria in a transparent way. [Read more…]
