focuses on minimizing the embodied energy and the other impacts associated with it.
EMBODIED ENERGY
MATERIAL AND RESOURCES
embodied energy is the energy consumed by all of the
processes associated with the production of a building, from the mining and processing of natural resources to manufacturing, transport and product delivery. embodied energy does not include the operation and disposal of the building material. 1. Every building is a complex combination of many processed materials, each of which contributes to the buildings total embodied energy. 2. Renovation and maintenance also add to the embodied energy over a buildings life. 3. Choices of materials and construction methods can significantly change the amount of energy embodied in the structure of a building.
MATERIAL AND RESOURCES
MATERIAL AND RESOURCE S
PREREQUISITE 1 : STORAGE AND COLLECTION
RECYLABLES Intent To facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills. Requirements Provide a dedicated area for recycling for the entire building. Materials must include, at a minimum: paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals.
CREDIT 1.1: BUILDING REUSE: MAINTAIN
EXISTING WALLS, FLOORS, AND ROOF (1-3 PTS) Intent
MATERIAL AND RESOURCES
To extend the lifecycle of existing building
stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to materials manufacturing and transport.
CREDIT 1.2: BUILDING REUSE: MAINTAIN INTERIOR
NONSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (1 PT) Intent
MATERIAL AND RESOURCES
To extend the lifecycle of existing building stock,
conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to materials manufacturing and transport. Reuse 50% (by area): Interior walls Doors Floor coverings Ceiling systems
CREDIT 2: CONSTRUCTION WASTE
MANAGEMENT (1-2 PTS) Intent To divert construction and demolition debris from disposal in landfills and incineration facilities. Redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the manufacturing process and reusable materials to appropriate sites.
CREDIT 3: MATERIALS REUSE (1-2 PTS)
Intent
MATERIAL AND RESOURCES
To reuse building materials and products to
reduce demand for virgin materials and reduce waste, thereby lessening impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources