Alas after a couple weeks of going Topic by Topic of the LEED v3 we now come to the summary of all that you have learned in one simplified chart to see where your possibilities may be. It’s obvious that the biggest contributing factor with and Reward ICF are their inherent energy efficient properties, however Read more »
Posted: August 27, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 0 Comments
Innovation & Design Process (ID): This LEED topic covers credits available for innovation and exceptional performance above and beyond the requirements of the program. Credit Title NC Schools CS ID Credit 1 Innovation in Design 1-5 1-4 1-5 Areas where the Reward walls can contribute to Innovation in Design credit include: Long life cycle of Read more »
Posted: August 20, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 0 Comments
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ): This LEED topic covers indoor air quality requirements for projects Credit Title NC Schools CS IEQ Credit 4.6 Low-Emitting Materials – Ceiling and Wall Systems NA 1 NA IEQ Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort – Design 1 1 NA IEQ Credit 7 Thermal Comfort – Design NA NA 1 IEQ Credit 9 Read more »
Posted: August 18, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 0 Comments
Materials and Resources (MR): This LEED topic covers recycling building materials, and reducing construction waste and using regional materials within a 500 mile radius. Credit Title NC Schools CS MR Credit 2 Construction Waste Management 1-2 1-2 1-2 MR Credit 4 Recycled Content 1-2 1-2 1-2 MR Credit 5 Regional Materials 1-2 1-2 1-2 Under Read more »
Posted: August 13, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 2 Comments
Energy and Atmosphere (EA): This LEED topic covers measures to improve the energy efficiency and reductions in use of ozone depleting refrigerants and green house gases. If you give thought to your building envelope and design with Reward ICFs, it can be incredibly easier to achieve up to the maximum 21 point value. Building the Read more »
Posted: August 11, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 0 Comments
Sustainable Sites (SS): This LEED topic covers Site Development issues. Credits are obtained for: Proper site selection Use of an urban site A Brownfield site Providing alternative transportation to reduce dependence on single passenger vehicles Reducing amount of site disturbed with structure and roads Effective storm water management or treatment Impact of parking areas and Read more »
Posted: August 6, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 0 Comments
Hello everyone – Reward has worked diligently to summarize the LEED requirements for the new LEED v3 which is in effect. I will be rolling out each of the 7 topics per post, giving you a quick summary of what the topic is as a whole and where Reward Insulating Concrete Forms can contribute. When Read more »
Posted: August 4, 2009 in Lets Get Technical!, with 0 Comments