Points Scale
LEED Requirements: 1–1.4 Innovation in Design: Provide Specific Title
In writing, identify the intent of the proposed innovation credit, the proposed requirement for compliance, the proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance and the design approach (strategies) that might be used to meet the requirements.
Solvent–Free Powder Coat Finishes
Kawneer offers a wide palette of powder coat paints in attractive colors that are free from the harmful environmental effects of VOCs associated with liquid paints. These powder coat paints are available to finish all Kawneer products. Points for Innovation & Design could be achieved by applying for credit and providing substantiation that the powder coat finish is a low–emitting material that results in improved air quality and has no negative environmental impact.
Architectural Services Team (AST)
When planning projects for LEED certification, Kawneer's Architectural Services Team (AST) is available to assist with the selection of products that can qualify for LEED points. Points for the Innovation & Design Process could be achieved by documenting the development of a project in a paperless environment, with the assistance of the AST via the internet — saving the energy often invested in traveling to face–to–face meetings. Division 8 can be developed in a paperless, low–energy–consuming environment.
Cradle to CradleSM (C2C) Certification
Kawneer’s 1600 Wall System®1 and 1600 Wall System®2 curtain walls, InLighten® Light Shelf and 1600 SunShade® have been awarded Silver level C2C environmental product certification. C2C certified products must meet several criteria in the categories of non-toxic material content, recycling, production energy and water use, and social responsibility. The process is an extensive evaluation of a material or product’s ingredients, and the complete product, for their impact on human and environmental health and the capacity for the product to be recycled or safely composted. A project seeking LEED certification can achieve credit for Innovation & Design Process if at least 2.5 percent of its building products are C2C certified.
For more information on C2C certification, visit www.c2ccertified.com.
Note: Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark of MBDC. 1600 SunShade®, InLighten® Light Shelf, 1600 Wall System®1 and 1600 Wall System®2 have been certified for its material content, recyclability and manufacturing characteristics. Not all finishes and components qualify, contact Kawneer for details.
Identify Potential LEED Credits
Kawneer's LEED Planning Tool lists and references various LEED requirements. It shows how many potential points each requirement is worth and recommends products that can help to earn these points. The tool can be used to estimate LEED points and track progress toward certification.
Innovation & Design Process |
Points Possible | Kawneer Products + Services |
|---|---|---|
1–1.4 Innovation in Design: Provide Specific TitleTo provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED Green Building Rating System and/or innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by the LEED Green Building Rating System. LEED Requirements |
1–5 |
Solvent–Free Powder Coat Finishes
Architectural Services Team (AST)
 1600 SunShade®InLighten® Light Shelf 1600 Wall System®1 1600 Wall System®2 |
Note: This tool was developed using the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. This tool is offered as a guide. For complete details on LEED-2009 version requirements, please refer to the USGBC LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction.
*Cradle to CradleSM is a service mark of MBDC.
