We were at the begining quite overwhelmed with this one. It seemed like a complicated thing to do, since the analysis went really much deeper than any of the other credit required it to. But we as many others as it seems quite enjoyed the process, it has something rewarding when one chooses products for a project that one can be sure about it is good, for both humans, and the planet. At the end we analyzed 5 products, although we uploaded just 3 that had the clearest narrative, Aerated bricks, Glass panels, and ceramic tiles. What are your opinions, would these 3 be enough for compliance?
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Emily Smith
Sustainability SpecialistJacobs
1 thumbs up
August 4, 2023 - 1:21 pm
Hi Mario,
I agree that at first the requirements seemed daunting. However, we also found it to be easier than expected. We selected three products that 1. invested in multiple different types of third party transparency reporting and 2. were popular building product selections.
When documenting this credit, we found it helpful when product manufacturer’s had their reports in one easy to find location. For example, when a manufacturer has one webpage that lists out all of their products, and links to current EPDs and HPDs etc, makes it easy to determine which products could be used for this pilot credit. In the future, I hope to see more companies investing in third party transparency/optimization documentation as well as website pages that make these documents easy to find.
Additionally, I do think that 3 products will be enough to meet this credit's requirements.
Jill Kurtz
Director of Building SciencesPage
3 thumbs up
September 16, 2023 - 5:42 pm
For our project, we did Encore Flooring, Armstrong Lyra and Thermafiber Mineral Wool. Sure hope someone is doing something with all of this great data being collected for this credit.
Michelle Rosenberger
PartnerArchEcology
523 thumbs up
October 9, 2023 - 2:29 pm
Is anyone using this information proactively when specifying or sourcing products? If so, is it only the installation, use and maintenance factors that have weighed in? Where is the most telling intersection of these row and column issues when selecting a product?
Azra
8 thumbs up
October 10, 2023 - 6:52 am
Hi Michelle, we found it unneccesarry to specify it when sourcing, it can create unneeded turmoil for the project teams.
Out of 100s of products, 3 are bound to have a full LCA with all the stages described, more often than not we have 10s to choose from. Many times same products circulate (like Xella YTONG Bricks). At least here in middle Europe. I'd check the older projects to see if this could be a case for you as well :)
Maegan Sweeney
Interior Designer | Sustainability Project ManagerThe Sheward Partnership
6 thumbs up
January 12, 2024 - 9:38 am
For this credit, I typically like to analyze (3) different interior finish materials since this is what occupants will have the most direct contact with. I have seen a few other comments where the same material from (3) manufacturers have been reviewed to determine the best selection and I like this approach as well. The comparison of potential human health impacts, potential occupant safety impacts, and potential environmental impacts allows teams to make the best selection based on the Project's specific goals.