29.06.2017 Now you can find neuform doors in the product database on www.greenbuildingproducts.eu. The listed product contributes to fulfill credits in green building certification systems. With this neuform supports his clients for certification of buildings. Furthermore neuform provides the relevant product information to the proven sustainability criteria in a transparent way.
Archives for 2017
BREEAM International 2016 on greenbuildingproducts.eu
10.04.2017 We now offer you our standardized product declarations according to BREEAM International 2016. This means that another international building certification system is now integrated into our database www.greenbuildingproducts.eu.
Heavy metals in building products – requirements in the DGNB system
21.02.2017 Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, zinc, and tin can harm humans and the environment. To avoid these pollutants, only a small share of building products is permissible according to DGNB criterion ENV 1.2 “Risks for the local environment”.
Integrated Environmental Management Systems for material manufacturers are considered by LEED v4 and BREEAM
03.02.2017 Environmental Management Systems can be certified in accordance with ISO 14001 or EMAS. They regulate the planning, execution, control, and optimization of environmental protection within a company. By verifying the certificates of building product manufacturers, LEED v4 and BREEAM system points can be achieved.
Plasticizers can harm humans and the environment; what are the DGNB system’s requirements?
04.01.2017 Plasticizers, particularly phthalates, are added to plastic products to make them more flexible. These substances can harm humans and the environment. Plasticizers are also considered in the DGNB system under the criterion “Risks for the local environment”.