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19.08.2016 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) are widely used as flame retardants in products. In DGNB system, these substances are examined in order to avoid the negative effects on humans and the environment.
PEFC certificate applicable as evidence in the LEED system under the Pilot ACP – “Legal Wood”
03.08.2016 In the new “Pilot Alternative Compliance Path – Legal Wood” for the LEED system, other wood certificates can now also be used to achieve points, such as PEFC, SFI, ATFS and CSA. After the test phase, the USGBC will determine whether this alternative verification will be integrated into the LEED system in the future.
Blue Angel assesses risks to the local environment
22.07.2016 The Blue Angel is a German environmental symbol awarded to various product groups in all sectors of life. There are many products which bear this symbol in the building industry. This means that these products contribute to environmental protection and better indoor air quality as well as to the fulfilment of the requirements of building certification systems [Read more…]
Cradle to Cradle® – reutilization design concept in LEED system
08.07.2016 Cradle to Cradle® is a system of certification for products from all sectors of activity. The concept is also of interest in the building sector: in the LEED system, there are additional points for the use of building materials with evidence of Cradle to Cradle®.
Chloroparaffins and their effect on the DGNB system
17.06.2016 Chloroparaffins are to be found in many materials used in the building industry. Chloroparaffins are regarded as both harmful to health and dangerous to the environment and are thus included in the DGNB system.
Health Product Declarations (HPD) lead to points in LEED v4 system
03.06.2016 As evidence in the LEED system, Health Product Declarations (HPD) can lead to additional points and thus have a positive effect on the overall result.
EPD’s affect the certification goal in DGNB and LEED system positively
03.05.2016 Environmental product declarations type III (EPD according to ISO 14025, DIN EN 15804) are the basis for building LCA according to DIN EN 15978. EPD’s and can be used in the DGNB and LEED system. This can lead to additional points and thus affect the overall result positively.
New products meet DGNB and LEED criteria
29.04.2016 On the database greenbuildingproducts.eu declarations in accordance with the DGNB 2015 criteria are now available. In addition: new products in the database are listed. [Read more…]
New DGNB and LEED Version faces planners and auditors with new challenges
22.02.2016 Building certification systems for sustainable buildings are constantly changing. Since 2015 LEED offers a new version of their certification system of buildings (LEED v4). By DGNB there is a new version for the construction of office and administrative buildings (DGNB NBV15). [Read more…]
RAMSAUER sealants, adhesives and PU foams products fulfill LEED and DGNB criteria
28.01.2016 Now you can find RAMSAUER sealants, adhesives and PU foams products in the product database on www.greenbuildingproducts.eu. The listet products do contribute to fulfill credits in the LEED and DGNB system. With this RAMSAUER supports his clients for a successful LEED and DGNB certification of buildings. Furthermore RAMSAUER provides the related product information in a transparent way. Therefore you can find standardised product declarations according to the LEED and DGNB criteria for download on www.greenbuildingproducts.eu. [Read more…]
