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CRI Green Label and Green Label Plus
CRI, the Carpet and Rug Institute, is an industry organization devoted to science-based, environmentally-focused standards for carpets and rugs. Their Green Label and Green Label Plus designations are for carpets and rugs which have been rigorously tested and proven to be durable, low-emitting, and meet other standards for excellence.
Learn & Plan Topics
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Planning to Build Green
Sustainability "means to create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations." Executive Order 13514
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Green Buildings
The overall green building market (both non-residential and residential) is estimated to more than double from $36-49 billion in 2009 to $96-140 billion by 2013. Source: McGraw Hill Construction (2009). Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change
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Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
Following are Sustainable Strategies to consider as the space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF. Note to use a current version of LEED for Commercial Interiors for tenant improvement projects over 10,000 SF. Refer to the Share Section for a represented project Case Study to discover key practices, benefits, results and checklists.
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Best Practices Applicable to All Project Types
This section presents key issues that should be considered for each project type. It is intended to help you think about your overall project, before you begin to compare and select specific materials. This will enable you to select the "best" strategies and materials for your project, given the opportunities and constraints you have identified. Use the sidebar to navigate to your specific project type.
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Keys to Success
Sustainable design, construction, operation, and renovation are best thought of as an integrated process, rather than a collection of things. The process involves new ways of designing, constructing and operating our buildings and facilities.
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Building Systems Upgrades
The following are Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use and occupant comfort. Refer to the Share Section for a representative project Case Study to discover key practices, benefits, results and checklists.
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs.
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Environmental Programs
Environmental programs help buyers identify products and services with positive environmental attributes. Examples include ENERGY STAR, WaterSense, EPEAT, BioPreferred. Some environmental programs are mandatory for federal buyers, while others support the achievement of E.O. 13514 and agency sustainability goals.
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Sustainable Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Follow these sustainable strategies as your space renovations are complete and the building and interiors are operated in an environmentally sustainable manner. Operations staff should endeavor to establish best practices in energy efficiency, resource conservation, ecologically sensitive products, and other sustainable practices, and implement them.
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Life Cycle Approach
Materials and resources all have environmental, social and economic impacts beyond just their "use" phase in a project. Analyzing these environmental impacts and financial costs over the entire life span of a product or material is what is known as a Life Cycle Approach. -
Health
Good health has both physical and psychological components. Being healthy means the absence of disease and illness, as well as feeling positive about life and work. The workplace can play a role in the health of workers by eliminating risks and creating conditions that support cognitive, emotional, and social well being.
Whole Building Analysis
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Green Tips (Resources > Water)
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Developing a focus for green building occupant training materials (Human Behavior > Lighting)
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ENERGY STAR Bring Your Green to Work (Human Behavior > Lighting)
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Developing a focus for green building occupant training materials (Human Behavior > Lighting)
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ENERGY STAR Bring Your Green to Work (Human Behavior > Lighting)
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Finding: One lighting upgrade led to a 6% increase in worker output and a reduction in sorting errors (Financial > Lighting)
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GSA Green Proving Ground – Lighting (Resources / Case Study > Lighting)
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Developing a focus for green building occupant training materials (Human Behavior > HVAC)
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ENERGY STAR Bring Your Green to Work (Human Behavior > HVAC)
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Green Globes New Construction (NC) (Mandates / Rating Systems > Lighting)
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Green Globes Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB) (Mandates / Rating Systems > Lighting)
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Green Globes New Construction (NC) (Mandates / Rating Systems > HVAC)
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Green Globes Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB) (Mandates / Rating Systems > HVAC)
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Green Globes New Construction (Mandates / Rating Systems > Water)
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Green Globes Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB) (Mandates / Rating Systems > Water)
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Green Cleaning and Integrated Pest Management (Resources > IEQ)
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Green Cleaning Plan (O&M > IEQ)
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Green Globes New Construction (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Green Globes Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB) (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQp3 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.1 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.2 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.3 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.4 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.5 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.6 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.1 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.2 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.1 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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IEQc3.2 (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Example Questions (Mandates / Rating Systems > HVAC)
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Green Tips (Resources > IEQ)
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Green Tips (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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Green Tips (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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Executive Order 13423 (2007) (Mandates / Rating Systems > Water)
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The HPSB Guiding Principles for New Construction and Major Renovations (Mandates / Rating Systems > Water)
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The HPSB Guiding Principles for Existing Buildings (Mandates / Rating Systems > Water)
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Maintenance (Integrative Design Process > IEQ)
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LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (2009) (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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System Overview (Lighting)
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Water Harvesting (Water Catchment Systems) (Resources > Water)
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Facility Manager (Integrative Design Process > IEQ)
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Occupant Health & Productivity (Financial > IEQ)
Materials
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Composite Wood
Interior doors are often made of a composite wood core covered with a laminate or wood veneer. Doors made with engineered wood are cheaper than solid wood doors, but may pose indoor air quality problems from emissions in the binders or adhesives. Greener engineered wood alternatives include formaldehyde-free door cores, those that are made of recycled content or made from agricultural waste, such as wheat straw. Additionally, veneers may be made of sustainably grown and harvested wood. These greener alternatives must be explicitly specified, as they are not standard materials. -
Glass - Tinted / Colored
Although clear glass is the most common glass component of a window system, tinted glass may be used to reduce solar heat gain. The principal colors available are bronze, gray and green and the degree of tint depends on both the composition of the glass and the thickness of the coating. Tinted glass is usually placed on the exterior of the glass.
Green Products
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