LIST OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS PROPOSED TO BE USED: 1. STONE When selecting sustainable building materials for a green project, natural stone seems lik a no-brainer. However, if you factor in the quarrying and fabrication processes, its envir omental impact may be closer to manufactured materials than one would think 2. GYPSUM For purposes of calculating "U" values, the "C” factor for 1” gypsum board is 1.2; Resista” nce "R" for 3/8” board is 0.32; for 1/2” board 0.45; for 5/8” board 0.56; and for 1" board 0.83 (Over 90% of gypsum board paper used is from recycled materials. The gypsum industry increasi ngly uses "synthetic" gypsum to manufacture gypsum board, This rw material isa by-product, o waste material, from other manufacturing processes as well as the desulphurization of flue gase s in fossil fuel power plants. By using what would otherwise be waste products, the gypsum indu stry reduces the stream of solid wastes going to landfills and at the same time extends natural gy psum reserves 3. CEMENT BOARD 4. BLOWN CONCRETE 5. STEEL Steel is the world’s most recycled material, and among the easiest materials to reprocess, as they can be separated magnetically from the waste stream. Recycling is via a steelwork s: scrap is either remelted in an electric arc furnace (90-100% scrap), or used as part of th. e charge ina Basic Oxygen Furmace (around 25% scrap). Any grade of steel can be recyc led to top quality new metal, with no ‘downgrading’ from prime to lower quality materials as steel is recycled repeatedly. 42% of crude steel produced is recycled material. 6. NON ALDEHYDE FLOOR TILES 7. NON METHANE SERVICE CABLES/PIPES 8. NONTOXIC PAINTS ‘Health Reduced toxins benefit everyone, including those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.Environment Reduces landfill, groundwater and ozone depleting contaminants. Effective Low-VOC products perform well in terms of coverage, scrubability and hi deability (covering flaws on previous coats). Water-Based Easy cleanup wtih soap and warm water. Little or No Hazardous Fumes Low odor during application; no odor once cured. No off-gassing. Painted areas can be occupied sooner, with no odor complaints. ‘Not Deemed Hazardous Waste Cleanup and disposal greatly simplified. 9. LOW U/V GLASSES ‘Performance Properties Standard Insulating Insulating Glass unit Glass Unit with clea with Low U/VSolar glass, conventional Control Low-E glass, aluminum spacer,a Intercept® spacer, a ind air fill. nnd argon gas fill, Low UV glass keeps you warmer in the winter The overall U-Value (insulating value) of windows with Low U/VLow-E glass is about 39% better tha n standard clear insulating glass. (Lower U-values mean higher insulating perfomance.) I Winter Furnace Heat Window U-Value= Window U-Value= 0. 0.48 25 Low U/Vglass keeps you cooler in the summer Low U/VLow-E glass transmits about 48% less sol. \ ar energy than standard clear insulating glass.* Sol f ar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) isa measure ofh | - fT f-) ow much solar heat is transmitted through the glass = = (Lower numbers mean less summer heat.) (Ml Summer Solar Heat SHGC=0.75 SHGC= 0.39Low U/V glass reduces U.V. Energy and allows visible light transmittance Low U/V is about 72% more effective at reducing f abric-fading ultraviolet (U.V.) energy, yet still allo ws about 88% as much visible light in as standard clear insulating glass Transmittances Ultaviolet Ener pes Ultraviolet Energ a a. BY= 58% 'y= 16% myste Light= 8 mvt Light= 72 10. SOLARPANELS They do not generate greenhouse gases, saving CO2 emissions. ‘There are a number of installation options available including on-roof, canopy, fagade, sky light and complete roof solutions. ‘The PV system can connect in to the Local electricity network, any excess can be sold back to the arid. ° Q e So pestavale Solar aectcity a a "ereieee mp iscomertediorsse | mm | decttatyie ed in soul rng oot inihebowe peteaeetite einark vi¥ Domestic unis ae ee ==, —(—" company