May 12th, 2009

LEED CERTIFICATION OVERVIEWMONTREAL, QUEBEC

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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WHO WE ARE 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE

• Founded in 1959 by M.D. Gross (since retired). Formed Gross KaplinCoviensky Architects in 1986.

• Specialize in Commercial & Industrial design.• Construct 1-2M sq.ft. per year.• Recently moved to our LEED GOLD offices (in certification process).

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WHAT WE DO CANADIAN TIRE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, COTEAU DU LAC.

1,600,000 sq.ft.167 Acres

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WHAT WE DO RONA HEAD OFFICE, BOUCHERVILLE

3 expansions totaling1,200,000 sq.ft.

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WHAT WE DO ALDO HEAD OFFICE, ST-LAURENT.

ALDOHead Office250,000 sq.ft.Distribution Centre500,000 sq.ft.Including 300,000 sq.ft. of platforms

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WHAT WE DO SOBEYS, VAUGHAN.

500,000 sq.ft.70’ High WarehouseWill be amongst the most automated facilities in North America

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WHAT WE DO SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE.

• Sobeys Trois-Rivières – First LEED* certified Refrigerated Warehouse

• Outdoor Gear Canada – Québec’s First LEED Certified Industrial Building

• Sunlife Multi-Tenant – LEED Certified* – Core and Shell

• SICO – LEED Certified Industrial Building*

• GKC Offices – LEED Gold* – Commercial Interior

* LEED Certification pending

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WHAT IS LEED?

•LEED is a third-party certification program and an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. It provides building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance.

•The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.

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WHAT IS LEED?

LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health:

•sustainable site development

•water efficiency

•energy efficiency

•materials selection

•indoor environmental quality

INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS

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LEED CHECKLIST

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DISTRIBUTION OF POINTS

7%

21%

20% 24%

14%

7%

LEED for New Construction

Energy & Atmosphere

Water Efficiency

SustainableSite

Innovation & Design Process

Indoor Environmental

Quality

Materials & Resources

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FOUR LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION

26-32 33-38 39-51 52+

70 prerequisites and credits available for LEED NC

Perfect score is impossible as many credits are mutually exclusive (i.e. cannot get a credit for re-use if it is a new building)

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF CERTIFICATION

forNew

Construction

forNew

Construction

forCommercial

Interiors

forCommercial

Interiors

forCore and

Shell

forCore and

Shell

forExistingBuildings

forExistingBuildings

forHomesfor

Homesfor

NeighborhoodDevelopments

forNeighborhoodDevelopments

for building owners and design teams that address new building design and construction or major renovations.

for building owners and design teams that address new building design and construction or major renovations.

for building owners, tenants and design teams that address new building design and construction or major renovations

for building owners, tenants and design teams that address new building design and construction or major renovations

for developers and design teams that address new building design and construction where building interiors are not part of the initial design process.

for developers and design teams that address new building design and construction where building interiors are not part of the initial design process.

for building owners andservice providers thataddressbuilding operation andon-goingupgrades andperformance improvements.

for building owners andservice providers thataddressbuilding operation andon-goingupgrades andperformance improvements.

for residential building owners, developers and design teams that address the new residential building design and construction process.

for residential building owners, developers and design teams that address the new residential building design and construction process.

for residentialbuilding owners, developers anddesign teams that addressthe new residentialbuilding design andconstruction process.

for residentialbuilding owners, developers anddesign teams that addressthe new residentialbuilding design andconstruction process.

**No specific category for Industrial Buildings. Certain points are out of reach (ex. 90% views, Humidity Control)

**No specific category for Industrial Buildings. Certain points are out of reach (ex. 90% views, Humidity Control)

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WHY CERTIFY?

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WHY CERTIFY?

IMPACTS OF BUILDINGS ON RESOURCES

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WHY CERTIFY?

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WHY CERTIFY?

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WHY CERTIFY?

BUSINESS BENIFITS OF BUILDING GREEN

Great Marketing Toolex: Mountain Equipment Coop.

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GROWING LEED AP MEMBERSHIP

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REGISTERED PROJECTS

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AVAILABLE GRANTS

Many Grants exist for energy efficiency initiatives

• No direct grants for LEED Certification

• Pursuing LEED certification and environmental initiatives does however facilitate negotiations with Municipal Authorities

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CASE STUDY

Sustainable Architecture

Finalist

SOBEYS Distribution Centre, Trois-Rivières (Québec)

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SUSTAINABLE SITE

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SUSTAINABLE SITE

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FLOOR PLAN

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SUSTAINABLE SITE EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL

Erosion & Sediment Control• Control erosion to reduce negative impacts on water and air quality

• Prevent loss of soil during construction

• Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams

Erosion & Sediment Control• Control erosion to reduce negative impacts on water and air quality

• Prevent loss of soil during construction

• Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams

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SUSTAINABLE SITE EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL

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SUSTAINABLE SITE EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL

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SUSTAINABLE SITE REDUCED PARKING AND ALTERNATIVES

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SUSTAINABLE SITE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: Rate and Quantity

Storm water Management• Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing storm water runoff on-site.

• This retention basin was designed for a 100 year storm event

Storm water Management• Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing storm water runoff on-site.

• This retention basin was designed for a 100 year storm event

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SUSTAINABLE SITE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (NON-ROOF)

RCC (Rolled Compacted Concrete)• 97-99% MODIFIED PROCTOR

• Reflective Surface

RCC (Rolled Compacted Concrete)• 97-99% MODIFIED PROCTOR

• Reflective Surface

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SUSTAINABLE SITE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (ROOF)

White TPO Membrane• Highly-Reflective

• 120,000 sq.ft. with no openings!

White TPO Membrane• Highly-Reflective

• 120,000 sq.ft. with no openings!

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SUSTAINABLE SITE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (ROOF)

100% Sedum Roof• Low Maintenance

• Added Insulation Values

• Added Storm Water Retention Capabilities

100% Sedum Roof• Low Maintenance

• Added Insulation Values

• Added Storm Water Retention Capabilities

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SUSTAINABLE SITE LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION

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WATER EFFICIENCY

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WATER EFFICIENCY WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE

100% Indigenous Species• Drought Resistant

• Low Maintenance

• No Need for Irrigation System

100% Indigenous Species• Drought Resistant

• Low Maintenance

• No Need for Irrigation System

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WATER EFFICIENCY INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES

Reed Purifying System

100% of Wastewater Treated On Site

Reed Purifying System

100% of Wastewater Treated On Site

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WATER EFFICIENCY WATER USE REDUCTION

47% Water Use Reduction• Waterless Urinals

• Automatic Faucets

• Low-flow Toilets

• Low-flow Showers

47% Water Use Reduction• Waterless Urinals

• Automatic Faucets

• Low-flow Toilets

• Low-flow Showers

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE

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IntentVerify and ensure that the entire building is designed, constructed and calibrated to operate as intended.

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

BEST PRACTICE COMMISSIONING

IntentProvide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of building energy and water consumption performance over time.

MEASURMENT AND VERIFICATION

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE

61% Savings in Energy• Savings of 5 419 309 MJ

• Reduction of 660,4 tonnes of CO2

• Projected savings of140,000$/year in energy costs

State of the Art RefrigerationSystem• Glycol loop, indirect use ofAmmonia

• Utilizes principles of Free Cooling

• Free of CFCs

61% Savings in Energy• Savings of 5 419 309 MJ

• Reduction of 660,4 tonnes of CO2

• Projected savings of140,000$/year in energy costs

State of the Art RefrigerationSystem• Glycol loop, indirect use ofAmmonia

• Utilizes principles of Free Cooling

• Free of CFCs

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE

61% Savings in Energy• High Output T5 Fluorescents

• Motion detectors in aisles

• Daylight sensors

61% Savings in Energy• High Output T5 Fluorescents

• Motion detectors in aisles

• Daylight sensors

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Radiant In-Slab Heating in Offices and Lockerooms

• Heat recovery from compressors used to heat Office areas and Service Block (Lockeroom, Cafeteria, etc..)

Radiant In-Slab Heating in Offices and Lockerooms

• Heat recovery from compressors used to heat Office areas and Service Block (Lockeroom, Cafeteria, etc..)

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MATERIALS & RESOURCES

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MATERIALS & RESOURCES COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES

Recycling Plan

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MATERIALS & RESOURCES CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

Strict Construction Waste Management Plan

• Diverted 51,280.6 cu.m. from landfills

• Out of a total of 52,152.2 cu.mevacuated from site

• Resulting in 98% of construction waste and debris

• Granting a total of 2 LEED Points

• MR Cr. 2.1 (1 point) ≥ 50%

• MR Cr. 2.2 (1 point) ≥ 75%

Strict Construction Waste Management Plan

• Diverted 51,280.6 cu.m. from landfills

• Out of a total of 52,152.2 cu.mevacuated from site

• Resulting in 98% of construction waste and debris

• Granting a total of 2 LEED Points

• MR Cr. 2.1 (1 point) ≥ 50%

• MR Cr. 2.2 (1 point) ≥ 75%

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MATERIALS & RESOURCES RECYCLED CONTENT & REGIONAL MAT’LS

Recycled Content• 27,54% of recycled content used in the project

• MR Cr. 4.1 (1 point) ≥ 7.5%

• MR Cr. 4.2 (1 point) ≥ 15%

Recycled Content• 27,54% of recycled content used in the project

• MR Cr. 4.1 (1 point) ≥ 7.5%

• MR Cr. 4.2 (1 point) ≥ 15%

Regionally Extracted and Manufactured Materials • 53.08% Materials Manufactured Regionally (<800km radius)

• 50.54% Materials Extracted Regionally

• MR Cr. 5.1 (1 point) ≥ 10%

• MR Cr. 5.2 (1 point) ≥ 20%

Regionally Extracted and Manufactured Materials • 53.08% Materials Manufactured Regionally (<800km radius)

• 50.54% Materials Extracted Regionally

• MR Cr. 5.1 (1 point) ≥ 10%

• MR Cr. 5.2 (1 point) ≥ 20%

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MATERIALS & RESOURCES CERTIFIED WOODS

Use of Certified Wood• 93.65% Certified Wood

• MR Cr. 7.1 (1 point) ≥ 50%

Forest Stewardship Council• FSC is an international certification and labeling system that guarantees that the forest products you purchase come from responsibly managed forests and verified recycled sources.

Use of Certified Wood• 93.65% Certified Wood

• MR Cr. 7.1 (1 point) ≥ 50%

Forest Stewardship Council• FSC is an international certification and labeling system that guarantees that the forest products you purchase come from responsibly managed forests and verified recycled sources.

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MEASURES

Prerequisite 1 •Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance – ASHRAE 62-2001

Prerequisite 2• Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

Credit 1• Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) Monitoring

Credit 7• Thermal Comfort: Compliance and Monitoring

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONST. MANAGEMENT PLAN

IAQ Plan during Construction• Protect Absorptive Materials from Moisture Damage

• Protect Ventilation Ducts and Other Contamination Pathways

• Inspect Building and HVAC Systems (eg. Moisture, waterdamage, construction debris in ceiling space, etc.)

• Testing Air Quality BeforeOccupancy

IAQ Plan during Construction• Protect Absorptive Materials from Moisture Damage

• Protect Ventilation Ducts and Other Contamination Pathways

• Inspect Building and HVAC Systems (eg. Moisture, waterdamage, construction debris in ceiling space, etc.)

• Testing Air Quality BeforeOccupancy

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LOW EMITTING MATERIALS

Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Materials• Adhesives & Sealants

• Paints & Coatings

• Carpet

• Composite Wood and LaminateAdhesives

Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Materials• Adhesives & Sealants

• Paints & Coatings

• Carpet

• Composite Wood and LaminateAdhesives

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INDOOR CHEMICAL & POLLUTANT SOURCE CONTROL

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

• Use of foot grilles to capture dirt and particles from entering the building

• Provide segregated areas with separate outside exhaust for copy/printing rooms

• Replace all air filters immediately prior to occupancy (MERV 13), as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-1997

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

• Use of foot grilles to capture dirt and particles from entering the building

• Provide segregated areas with separate outside exhaust for copy/printing rooms

• Replace all air filters immediately prior to occupancy (MERV 13), as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-1997

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 75% DAYLIGHTS & 90% VIEWS

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 75% DAYLIGHTS & 90% VIEWS

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 75% DAYLIGHTS & 90% VIEWS

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 75% DAYLIGHTS & 90% VIEWS

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INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS

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INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS

• Exceptional performance in Water Reduction

• Exceptional performance in Regional Materials

• ESPR Simulation to reduce Refrigeration Load

• Educational Measures

1 to 4 Points awarded for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED Green Building Rating System and Innovative Performance in categories not specifically addressed

47% Reduction

53% Localvs. 30% required

vs. 20% required

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CASE STUDY

SICO Distribution Centre, St-Hubert (Québec)

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FLOOR PLAN

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SUSTAINABLE SITE REDEVELOPMENT OF CONTAMINATED SITES

1 Point for Redevelopment of a Contaminated Site•Site contaminated by Metals

•2,400 cubic meters removed

1 Point for Redevelopment of a Contaminated Site•Site contaminated by Metals

•2,400 cubic meters removed

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SUSTAINABLE SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: Treatment

Stormceptor• The stormceptor separates any oils or other contaminants from the storm water, prior to draining into perimeter ditches

Stormceptor• The stormceptor separates any oils or other contaminants from the storm water, prior to draining into perimeter ditches

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SUSTAINABLE SITE SPILL OVERFLOW CONTROL

Spill Overflow Control• Depressed loading area acts as a containment area for any solvents that may spill during a fire, via a system of automatic valves.

• Eliminated the construction of a massive underground reservoir.

Spill Overflow Control• Depressed loading area acts as a containment area for any solvents that may spill during a fire, via a system of automatic valves.

• Eliminated the construction of a massive underground reservoir.

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE

37% Savings in Energy• Savings of 5 703 000 MJ

• Reduction of 404,7 tons of CO2

• Projected savings of 68,000$/yearin energy costs

Solar Wall System with HeatWheel Recovery System

37% Savings in Energy• Savings of 5 703 000 MJ

• Reduction of 404,7 tons of CO2

• Projected savings of 68,000$/yearin energy costs

Solar Wall System with HeatWheel Recovery System

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE SOLAR WALL + HEAT WHEEL

How does it work?• Exterior air passes behind dark perforated panels, which passively heat the fresh air prior to entering the building.

• Heat wheel exchangers further augment the efficiency of the system by mixing the fresh air with the ambient air.

How does it work?• Exterior air passes behind dark perforated panels, which passively heat the fresh air prior to entering the building.

• Heat wheel exchangers further augment the efficiency of the system by mixing the fresh air with the ambient air.

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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE SOLAR WALL + HEAT WHEEL

• These ducts feed the Roof top units with pre-heated air from the Solar Wall

• Ducts are coordinated to pass through the racking.

• These ducts feed the Roof top units with pre-heated air from the Solar Wall

• Ducts are coordinated to pass through the racking.

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MATERIALS & RESOURCES CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

Strict Construction Waste Management Plan

Diverted 160,206 kg. from landfills

• Out of a total of 166,539 kg. evacuated from site

• Resulting in 96% of construction waste and debris

• Granting a total of 2 LEED Points

• MR Cr. 2.1 (1 point) ≥ 50%

• MR Cr. 2.2 (1 point) ≥ 75%

Strict Construction Waste Management Plan

Diverted 160,206 kg. from landfills

• Out of a total of 166,539 kg. evacuated from site

• Resulting in 96% of construction waste and debris

• Granting a total of 2 LEED Points

• MR Cr. 2.1 (1 point) ≥ 50%

• MR Cr. 2.2 (1 point) ≥ 75%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LOW EMITTING MATERIALS

Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Materials• Adhesives & Sealants

• Paints & Coatings

• Carpet

• Composite Wood and LaminateAdhesives

Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Materials• Adhesives & Sealants

• Paints & Coatings

• Carpet

• Composite Wood and LaminateAdhesives

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INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS

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TO CONCLUDE…

• LEED Certification is Attainable for Industrial Buildings

• It Can be Done Economically

• LEED Improves Worker Morale and Productivity

• Most Importantly…. HELPS OUR ENVIRONMENT

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