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CI-2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials
bit of a strange question here - got a project using leather clad executive chairs and the product datasheet from the german manufacturer is suggesting that this can count towards rapidly renewable materials.
While the reference guide in general relates to plant products, the inclusion of wool makes me think that the idea of animal products in principle is not ruled out. and assuming the max. 10 year lifecycle is upheld..?!
anyone have any experience with this?! thanks!
vicki
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How does this credit treat materials that come from animals such as wool or leather?
What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?
Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?
Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?
Should wood used on site features such as benches or a gazebo be included here?
Is there a minimum quantity of wood that must be used on the project to qualify for this credit?
Victoria Lockhart
Arup Associates125 thumbs up
October 13, 2010 - 9:54 am
i realise that the credit intro above specifically rules leather out, but i cant find anything in the reference guide which defines this criteria of not harming the animal. besides which, if the leather is a wasteful by-product of a different production line, theres no reason to say this cant be "harvested in a sustainable fashion".
Be interested to hear from anyone with review-experience in this respect. Many thanks in advance!
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11478 thumbs up
October 13, 2010 - 12:14 pm
We had some discussion on this question on the NC version of the MRc6 forum. I would check that out.