Resources - Environmental Impact and Renewable Resources
Updating information for Demo Building (Office)
Use of Systems and Materials with Low Environmental Impact
Have the interior construction systems and materials been evaluated for their environmental burden and embodied energy using a life cycle analysis?
Yes
No
Minimal Use of Non-Renewable Resources
Which of the following building materials and components are specified in the design as containing recycled content?
Gypsum board
Yes
No
N/A
Ceramic tiles
Yes
No
N/A
Carpeting
Yes
No
N/A
Acoustic ceiling tiles
Yes
No
N/A
Mineral wool batts
Yes
No
N/A
Other
Description:
Yes
No
N/A
What percentage of the materials and components has post-consumer recycled content?
0%
1-5%
> 6%
Which of the following building materials and components are specified in the design as containing salvageable, refurbished or reused elements?
Wood flooring
Yes
No
N/A
Finished carpentry
Yes
No
N/A
Stairs (frame, banisters, etc.)
Yes
No
N/A
Wood framing and sheathing products
Yes
No
N/A
Steel framing components
Yes
No
N/A
Steel studs
Yes
No
N/A
Doors and windows
Yes
No
N/A
Other
Description:
Yes
No
N/A
What percentage of the building materials, fixtures and furnishings are salvaged or re-used?
0%
1-5%
6-9%
> 10%
Are renewable materials specified in the design?
Yes
No
Have the renewable materials undergone a life cycle assessment?
Yes
No
Are locally available materials specified in the design?
Yes
No
Have the locally available materials undergone a life cycle assessment?
Yes
No
What percentage of materials and components are renewable?
0%
1-5%
6-10%
10-25%
> 25%
What percentage of materials and components are locally available?
0%
1-5%
6-10%
10-25%
> 25%
Does the design specify that tropical hardwoods will not be used, and that solid lumber and timber panel products will originate from certified and sustainable resources?
Yes
No
