Jenga: Sustainable Eco-Block Design

THE GREEN GREEKS IAD625 Survey of Sustainable Design Manasa H Krishna Palak Gadhiya Pannasee Singhakham Tipaporn Benchangwisanu

SITE LOCATION San Diego

City in California

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SITE ANALYSIS Wind Direction

Temperature

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CLIMATE IN NATIONAL CITY, CA Monthly hours of sunshine The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly hours of sunshine The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly rainy days The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Daily percent of sunshine The mean percent of sunhours during the day over the year

Average humidity The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,national-city-c alifornia-us,United-States-of-America

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DEMOGRAPHICS Global Diversity The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

MOST COMMON ORIGIN Mexico 4,083,367 ± 46,962 people Philippines 839,299 ± 22,251 people China 667,994 ± 19,895 people In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,083,367 California residents, followed by Philippines with 839,299 and China with 667,994.

HIGHEST MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (TOTAL) Census Tract 32.12 Census Tract 32.07 Census Tract 120.03 In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in National City, CA was Census Tract 32.12 with a value of $93,105, followed by Census Tract 32.07 and Census Tract 120.03, with respective values of $85,513 and $77,000.

The following map shows all of the places in National City, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

https://datausa.io/profile/geo/national-city-ca#educati on

$46,032 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME ± $3,183 16.5k NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS ± 870 In 2018, the median household income of the 16.5k households in National City, CA grew to $46,032 from the previous year's value of $43,168.

The following chart displays the households in National City, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket.

The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Rent vs Own 34.8% 2018 HOMEOWNERSHIP 32.1% 2017 HOMEOWNERSHIP In 2018, 34.8% of the housing units in National City, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 32.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in National City, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Car Ownership 2 cars AVERAGE NUMBER The following chart displays the households in National City, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in National City, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Commuter Transportation MOST COMMON COMMUTE IN 2018 Drove Alone (67%) Carpooled (13.3%) Worked At Home (7.22%) In 2018, 67% of workers in National City, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (7.22%).

TRANSPORTATION

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Port Master Plan

Refer to the Port Master Plan of the San Diego Unified Port District

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SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTH

WITH LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT YET TO TAKE PLACE, IT REPRESENTS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO INFLUENCE BUILDING PRACTICES. HAVE A PLENTY OF LAND CAN SAVE UP ON HIGHER BUILDING COST.

PORT FACING, SO THAT THERE IS A TRANSPARENCY WITHIN THE SITE CONTEXT. SITE IS WELL CONNECTED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY.

OPPORTUNITY

BUILDING CAN BE OUTDOOR - INDOOR WITH GREEN ROOF ON THE TOP AND STILL CAN BE GROUND.

FUTURE EXPANSION IN PHASES.

SOLAR PANELS CAN BE USED AS INSTALLATIONS.

GOOD LOCATION FOR DIRECT NATURAL LIGHT AND AIR.

WATER FRONT CAN BE DEVELOPED.

LACK OF IMMEDIATE INFRASTRUCTURE TO RESPOND TO IN MAKING URBAN DECISIONS. SITE NEIGHBORHOOD IS HIGH INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL. SITE LAYS IN COAST ZONE, MAY AFFECT OUR BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS , RESTRICTING SETBACKS AND BULK HEIGHTS.

WEAKNESS

SITE IS LOCATED IN THE HIGH-INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL AWAY FROM THE DOWNTOWN.

THREAT

CAN BE A THREAT IF THE RESIDENCES WOULD FEEL SAFE TO SETTLE IN THE SPACE.

PLENTY OF LAND WASTED FOR CAR PARKING. CLIMATE IS HOT AND DRY.

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DESIGN: The size of every apartment in Interface is different from each other. This building has 1,040 apartments in an area of 170,000 square meters. The floor area of the apartment is kind of gross. The approach is different from the other typical apartment buildings in Singapore. The structure of the interlace helps the building to look different from others.

CASE STUDIES

THE INTERLACE, SINGAPORE

The designers of the apartment gave the building a new identity in the apartment. However, the apartment is six-story tall and all the blocks of the building are arranged in a hexagonal shape. The building contains thirty-one apartment blocks. Each block has the same height. In fact, every block of the building has six stories.

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The Green area of The

Architecture :

Interlace The Interlace is 112% green than any other apartment building in Singapore.

Accordingly, the apartment has the maximum presence of nature than other places and buildings. It shows the presence of nature and greenery with extensive sky terraces, balconies, and roof gardens.

The Interlace works through environmental analysis.

The environmental analysis is sustainable and works for the analysis of wind, sun and also micro-climate conditions. The interlocking of the sky gardens with the vertical village creates both public and private roof terraces.

The design they made was too different than other apartments and buildings in Singapore. It has 112% more greenery than any other apartment. As we all know it is so unique apartment building.

The landscape design capitalizes on the generous size of the eight-hectare site and further maximizes the green area and presence of nature. By stacking the apartment blocks, the design generates the opportunity for extensive roof gardens, numerous landscaped public terraces that provide even more green areas than the original site.

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Sheltainer The concept is based on a micro-housing solution which targets the less fortunate. last year the design team focused on the micro-scale challenge by analyzing the simple human needs that can solve the crises in 3rd world countries. this year the project is taken to the next step with a new hope, looking at the big picture and shifting from micro to macro challenge. they choose to provide new hope for the people living amongst the dead in cairo and focus on egyptian life at cemeteries – where life and death are side by side.

‘Sheltainer’ is a project which has a deep vision that targets an important human aspect, solving a problem specifically for low-income families, students and refugees with simple yet accurate design for better humanity using shipping containers.

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Massing and Built up

Towers in the centre of each courtyard would house wind turbines, solar panels and water tanks for the surrounding homes

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHOTOSYNTHETIC

The inspiration for the design of this building came from plant photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the conversion of energy from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into energy for plants, that is, sugars, and releases oxygen gas essential to living organisms, where energy conversion is an important concept. That gave rise to the design of this building This is because we want to design buildings that can convert water, solar and wind energy into indoor energy and, if the energy left over, will share this energy with surrounding communities.

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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHOTOSYNTHETIC + JENGA

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Thermal comfort

DESIGN FACTOR

Air quality

Noise reduction

Biophilia

Residential Balconies

Green rooftop

Considerations for the blocks elevation.

Terrace

Entertainment Area underneath blocks within stilt columns

Connecting bridge from river front to Eco-Lego

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COURTYARD AIR QUALITY TECHNIQUES

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ECO-LEGO DESIGN ELEMENT

Building form Transformation 17

ECO-LEGO DESIGN ELEMENT

Front Side South

Left Side West

Right Side East

Back Side North

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ECO-LEGO MIXED-USE BUILDING INTERIOR SPACES Residential Unit Commercial Unit - Restaurant and Cafe Commercial Unit - Gym and Grocery Main Entrance - Lobby Area

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SITE PLAN

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SOLAR ORIENTATION AND WIND STUDY

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EXTERIOR The Front Side of The Building faces the South side in the location.

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EXTERIOR The Front and Left Side faces the South and the West side in the location.

Both of these sides will receive most of the sunlight and the wind.

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EXTERIOR FACADE DETAIL

4 Boxes

• Lobby Area • Commercial Unit - Cafe and Restaurant

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EXTERIOR FACADE DETAIL Green Roof

• To blend the building in nature • To provide natural Insulation to cool down interior’s space below

Extension Window

• To increase the height

Shipping Container

• Spray zero VOC coating for heat Insulation

Vertical Green Garden

• Thermal Comfort - Shading for blocking sunlight • Noise Reduction • Air Quality

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THE SOLAR TREE Company: Envision Solar Cost: $30,000- $60,000 A solar tree is a structure incorporating solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a tree trunk. It may be a solar artwork or a functional power generator.

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THE WIND TREE

Company: AeroLeaf Cost: 49,600 Euros Power: 10.8 KW

The Wind Tree is composed of 3 steel trunks that stem into tinier branches on which the 36 leaf-shaped wind turbines are attached. The Wind Tree can exploit all types of wind, from gentle breezes to powerful gusts of wind in both urban and rural environments.

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FIXTURES & APPLIANCES Manufacturer : American Standard Item : Advanced clean 100 spaLet Bidet toilet Model : 297AA204-291 Certifications: EPA WaterSense Water usage : 1.28 /0.8 GPF (Dual Flush) ADA Compliant ( commercial)

Manufacturer : American Standard Item : Studio S widespread Faucet with lever handles Model : 7105857.002 Certifications: EPA WaterSense Water usage : 1.2 GPM (residence) Manufacturer : American Standard Item : Semi professional pull down faucet Model : 4803350.002 Certifications: EPA WaterSense Water usage : 1.8 GPM (residence)

Manufacturer : American Standard Item :FloWise® FLUSH-FREE WATERLESS URINAL Model : 6154.100 Certifications: • ASME A112.19.19 for Vitreous China Fixtures Vitreous china no water wall hung urinal with integral housing and drain insert

Manufacturer : American Standard Item :LOFT® ABOVE COUNTER SINK Model : 0552.000 Certifications: ASME A112.19.2 / CSA B45.1 Rectangular above counter sink Manufacturer : American Standard Item : PEKOE® 33 x 22 SINGLE BOWL APRON FRONT KITCHEN SINK Model : 18SB.9332200A.075 Certifications: ASME A112.19.3 Fabricated Single Bowl Stainless Steel apron front

Manufacturer : Philips Item : Smart LED Reflector Model : BR30 E26 Power consumption Power factor 0.9 Voltage 120 V Wattage 7.2 W Wattage equivalent 65 W Rated lifetime 25,000 hours

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Material Selection for Exterior ORNILUX® Bird Protection Glass

By Arnold Glass Company

Biomimicry Design Strategy

FEATURES & BENEFITS

The innovative glass material that is inspired by the spider web to protect bird’s lives.

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Provides bird collision mitigation with a high level of transparency

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Tested and approved “Effective” rating from American Bird Conservancy

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May be used as a triple-laminated glass, or as part of an insulated glass unit

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Can be heat-strengthened or tempered

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Available from GGI in cases only

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Lighting System Sky Light Areas ● Ceilings ● Walls Benefits ● Adding natural light (and solar heating) to spaces ● Letting in fresh air and better ventilation ● Natural views and “adding space” to a room ● Can also be integrated with Solar tubes to provide better lighting solutions

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Lighting System Sky Light Shade Blindsgalore® Gallery Skylight Cellular Shades: Blackout ● Perfect for managing the light ● Perfect for heat entering the skylight windows. ● UV protection and insulation of a cellular shade to maximize energy efficiency and coordinate with other windows in the room. ● Blackout fabric blocks 99% of light through the shade. ● The fabric is soft to the touch ● Includes white aluminum side channels.

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Lighting System Birthright - LED Floor lamp Cost: 87.92$/ 8 lamps Lumens: 10 Lm Solar Panel: .2 W

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Bio shield Clay Paint Features & benefits ●

Soft, quiet, warm feeling — creates the ambiance of adobe plaster

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Amazing colors — from pastel to deep rich; ultra matte sheen

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Excellent coverage — self-priming, thick consistency; requires two coats

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Multi-purpose — use on previously painted sound surfaces, drywall, plasters and masonry

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Long-lasting — dries very hard; will not fade or deteriorate

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All-natural ingredients — water, clay, porcelain clay, chalk, alcohol ester, cellulose, pigments and preservative

VOC CONTENT - 0 grams LEED CERTIFICATIONIndoor Environmental Quality/4.2 Low-Emitting Material/ Paints and Coatings: 1 point, Indoor Environmental Quality/4.4 Low-Emitting Materials/No added Urea-Formaldehyde: 1 point, Materials & Resources/4 Recycled Content: 1 to 2 points

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Non-toxic — zero VOC; no odor; compliant with CARB 2 regulations; meets or exceeds European standards and qualifies for LEED points

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Safe — for everyone, including the chemically sensitive; learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance

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Samples — strongly recommended because computer monitors don't do justice to the colors

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Building Construction Shipping Containers Feature Less Land and resource usage = more eco friendly Reusing and Recycling retired containers that may otherwise sit in a landfill Renewable power roofing can act as both an energy source and reliable roof insulation

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Building Construction Shipping Containers

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Shipping container homes are durable, cost-effective, and customizable:

EFFICIENT & ECO FRIENDLY As with many home designs, a container house can be incredibly energy efficient, due to their small size. High value insulation can make it easy to heat or cool the small space and many owners opt for a solar energy option, which can further reduce the monthly cost of utilities.

● They can be more cost-effective than traditional housing. ● They’re quick to construct. ● They’re modular homes. ● They’re durable.

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DESIGN MOOD AND TONE

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BAR AND RESTAURANT

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FLOOR PLAN BAMBOO FLOORING

O- ECO TEXTILES Meets GreenGuard standards.

They were tested by an ISO 9001:2000 registered IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) testing lab, which measured the off-gassing of nasty chemicals. Our results were very impressive, well below limits set by the USGBC to allow fabrics to accrue LEED points for low emitting materials.

Shipping Container corrugated sheet

Sage Glass Thermal windows

Bamboo countertop

Manufacturer: TERGREN Product no:#90816 Size: 72.83" long x 7.48" wide x .55" thick Safe — for everyone, including the chemically sensitive Eco-friendly — meets and exceeds stringent industry standards for indoor air quality: U.S. OSHA, European E0, CARB Phase 1 & 2 and Japanese JIS/JAS Third-party Certified — FloorScore, FSC, USDA Made from rapidly renewable resources — Moso bamboo can be harvested 5-6 years after planting

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Terrazzo flooring

Bamboo Furniture

Shipping Container corrugated sheet

Interior Floor Covering- Bamboo

Bamboo Finish

ELEVATION Bamboo is considered one of the best eco-friendly building materials. It has an incredibly high self-generation rate, with some being reported to have grown up to three feet within 24 hours. It continues spreading and growing without having to be replanted after harvest. Bamboo is a perennial grass and not wood and grows on every continent, except Europe and Antarctica.

It also has a high strength-to-weight ratio, even greater comprehensive strength than concrete and brick, and lasts incredibly long. It is, therefore, the best choice for flooring and cabinetry. Unfortunately, bamboo requires treatment to resist insects and rot. If left untreated, bamboo contains a starch that greatly invites insects, and it could swell and crack after absorbing water.

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Bar & Restaurant

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Sherwin Williams Zero VOC paint

E-CO Textiles

Bar & Restaurant Sage Glass with Thermal properties

Teragren Bamboo Flooring

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RESIDENCE MODULE

Cork Wall Covering

Shipping Container corrugated sheet

O- ECO Textiles .

ELEVATION

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RESIDENCE MODULE

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Sherwin Williams Zero VOC paint

RESIDENCE MODULE

Teragren Bamboo Flooring

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RECEPTION AREA

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Cork Wall panels by Capri Collections

Green Wall Sage Glass with Thermal properties

RECEPTION AREA

Teragren Bamboo Flooring

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Bamboo Flooring Company: Teragren Bamboo Product: Xcora Range Bamboo Flooring Teragren’s revolutionary Xcora strand bamboo flooring averages 160% harder than red oak. These floors offer hardness, durability and stability that are perfect for high-traffic areas in both residential and commercial settings.

Content: 100% Bamboo (Solid) Dimensions: 72.83″ x 7.48″ x .55″ Application: Floor Environment: FloorScore Certified, Low VOCs, SCS INDOOR ADVANTAGE™ GOLD (IAG) CERTIFIED- the Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification guarantees that certified products contribute to a healthy and safe indoor environment.

Intallation: Tongue and Groove Method USDA Biopreffered: Yes

https://teragren.com/downloads/Teragren_PV_Countertops_brochure.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0LSQq dhbhGzT_6D1MqnMe1xk1AZLy0CxTNSbdtB47kRHENTqFH8GUXDXw

Other features: LEED® IEQ 4.3 Low Emitting Materials certified, CA 01350 Compliant – Self-Certified: covers environmental and public health considerations for building projects.

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Material Selection for Interior Space - Wall Covering

Cork Wall Covering Cork is one of these eco-friendly and sustainable materials.

Of 100 % natural origin and from a renewable source, it has a number of properties that make it hard to match. It’s light, elastic, fire- and moisture-resistant, hypoallergenic and impermeable to liquids and gases. In construction, it stands out due to its thermal and acoustic insulation capabilities.

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY MATERIALS Cork Wall Panels Company: Capri Collections Product: AND/OR An EPDM and Cork Recycled/Crumb Rubber product sold as Square Edge Tile, Interlocking Tile and Rolls in 3.2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 9mm thicknesses.

Content: Cork, Rubber and Binder Declare ID: CPK-0004 Dimensions: 17.7" (height) x 17.7" (width) x 2.3" (depth) Application: Wall Living Building Challenge Compliance: ● I-13 RED LIST (DECLARATION STATUS): LBC RED LIST FREE ● I-14 RESPONSIBLE SOURCING: NOT APPLICABLE ● I-10 HEALTHY INTERIOR PERFORMANCE: CDPH STANDARD METHOD V1.2-2017 End of Life Options: 100% RECYCLABLE

https://declare.living-future.org/products/eco-clicks-cork https://declare.living-future.org/products/and-or

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY MATERIALS Porcelain Tiles Company: Crossville Product: RETROACTIVE 2.0 Hip to Be Rectangular Functional yet fashionable, familiar yet fresh, our rectilinear RetroActive Porcelain Stone® collection answers the industry’s call for a go-anywhere tile that will never go out of style.

Declare ID : CSV-0001 Dimensions: Varies Application: Bathroom Wall/ Backsplash in kitchen Living Product Certified(LPC): YES Living Building Challenge Compliance: ● I-13 RED LIST (DECLARATION STATUS): LBC RED LIST FREE ● I-14 RESPONSIBLE SOURCING: NOT APPLICABLE ● I-10 HEALTHY INTERIOR PERFORMANCE: NOT APPLICABLE Life Expectancy: 60 years End of life options: Take back Program,, 100% Recyclable

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY MATERIALS

Duracryl International

DECLARE IDDUR-0002 APPLICATION Floor, Wall, Counter top DIMENSIONS Varies LICENSE EXPIRATION01 JUN 2021 LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE COMPLIANCE: COMPLIANT I-13 RED LIST (DECLARATION STATUS): LBC RED LIST FREE I-14 RESPONSIBLE SOURCING: NOT APPLICABLE I-10 HEALTHY INTERIOR PERFORMANCE: AGBB SCHEME 2009 LIVING PRODUCT CHALLENGE (LPC) CERTIFIED NO VOC CONTENT IN g/L 0 FINAL ASSEMBLY LOCATION DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS LIFE EXPECTANCY 40 YEAR(S) END OF LIFE OPTIONS 100% RECYCLABLE

https://declare.living-future.org/products/durabella-seam less-terrazzo

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Pro Industrial Acrylic Coating Company: Sherwin Williams Product: Extra white Pro Industrial Acrylic Coating is a fast-drying coating that is perfect for commercial spaces. This product is easy-to-apply by brush, roll or spray.

Product Details ● ● ● ●

Exceptional stain resistance.

Exceptional exterior color and gloss retention.

Flows and levels to a smooth finish.

Meets the most stringent VOC regulations.

Environmental & Specifications Although they've taken local and national VOC (volatile organic compound) regulations into consideration, such as the Ozone Transport Commission Specifications (OTC), because these regulations vary greatly around the U.S. and are subject to change, we suggest verifying that product selections meet the requirements of the area in which they are to be used. ● ● ● ● ● ●

https://images.sherwin-williams.com/content_images/sw-pdf-leedv4-guide.pdf https://www.sherwin-williams.com/architects-specifiers-designers/products/pro-industrial-acrylic-coati ng

LEED® and other Green Program Specifications Division 9 and 7 Finishing Guides Standard Specifications Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Specifications CARB SCAQMD

Sherwin-Williams offers many products that have achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification. These quality coatings will satisfy LEED® V4 criteria while giving you multiple options to meet performance, aesthetics, and budget requirements.

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) PLAN

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SOLAR PV CALCULATOR

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ENERGY AND WATER CALCULATION

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Thanks!

Any questions & Comments.. ￮

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THE GREEN GEEKS Manasa H Krishna Palak Gadhiya Pannasee Singhakham Tipaporn Benchangwisanu