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USGBC makes updates to LEED v4

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Green Building Council (USGBC) updated the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. The updates will raise the threshold of LEED v4 to encourage greater energy performance, aligning LEED v4 with the rigor of LEED v4.1,

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

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It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. NeverSeal also contributes to LEED credits, making it appeal to those making it a point to stay environmentally conscious. Custom Building Products.

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Mannington unveils Amtico Signature collection

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Specifiers can explore all the options, experiment with product mixes and get real-time renderings of their customized signature layout or motif using the Amtico Visualizer Tool on the Mannington Commercial website. The collection may contribute to LEED credits. Amtico provides full custom design services as well.

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LEED help from LATICRETE® SUPERCAP®

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

LATICRETE® SUPERCAP®, LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary self-leveling SUPERCAP® System, launches a new LEED Project Certification Assistant, making the specification of “The Next Generation Slab™” for projects quick and easy. To utilize this online tool, visit www.laticretesupercap.com. “We Innovations Product Information'

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What is a LEED Certified Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Is a LEED home right for you? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. LEED is designed to be flexible and far-reaching, opening the doors to ALL development projects and allowing them to become more environmentally friendly and lessen their carbon footprint.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Representing the broad spectrum of North American tile, this UL-certified EPD is a powerful and useful tool for specifiers concerned with sustainable construction and who are looking to include tile in their projects. Galaxy by Metropolitan. GSA P100, and EPA Recommendations to Federal Purchasers.

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NWFA, DHA unveil wood flooring EPDs

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These tools offer a straightforward way to cut through the confusion and identify environmentally responsible, real wood flooring products that will withstand the test of time and add value to a home.” EPDs are commonly utilized by builders, architects and specifiers to meet requirements for green building rating systems such as LEED v4.1.