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Rapidly Renewable
Rapidly renewable materials are agricultural products (fiber or animal) that are quickly grown or raised in 10 years or less, and can be harvested in a sustainable fashion. Examples include: bamboo, straw, cork, true linoleum products, wool, wheatboard, and strawboard.
Learn & Plan Topics
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LCA Standards, Tools and Resources
ISO 14040:2006 describes the principles and framework for life cycle assessment (LCA) including: definition of the goal and scope of the LCA, the life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) phase, the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) phase...
Whole Building Analysis
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U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) (Resources > Lighting)
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U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) – Lighting (Resources / Case Study > Lighting)
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U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) (Resources > HVAC)
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U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Resources / Case Study > HVAC)
Materials
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Casework / Millwork
Select casework and millwork that have sustainable attributes such as rapidly renewable, recycled content and sustainably managed forest material. Also look for products that are low-VOC and formaldehyde-free. In addition, consider ease of maintenance and durability when choosing any material.