LEED Certification Information
LEED Eligible Knauf Insulation Products
Use of Knauf Insulation products may help
building projects meet green building standards as set by the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building
Rating System.
The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is a
voluntary standard that defines high performance green
buildings—which are healthier, more environmentally responsible,
and more profitable structures. Credits for certification can be
earned in various categories, each with a unique focus on
sustainable design: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and
atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality,
and innovation and design process.
Specifying Knauf fiber glass insulation can put
you on the right track for LEED certification.
| Contribution to LEED Requirements |
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| LEED
Credit Category |
Contribution |
Points |
| Materials and Resources |
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MR Credit 4.1
Recycled Content: 10%
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All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are manufactured using
a minimum of 40% “post-consumer” recovered materials
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1 point
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MR Credit 4.2
Recycled Content: 20%
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All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are manufactured using
a minimum of 40% “post-consumer” recovered materials
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1 point in addition to MR Credit 4.1
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MR Credit 5.1
Regional Materials: 10% Extracted,
Processed and Manufactured Regionally
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All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are produced in
Shelbyville, IN, Lanett, AL or Shasta Lake, CA which may be within
500 miles of the project.
Contact Knauf Insulation for material extraction locations.
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1 point
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MR Credit 5.2
Regional Materials: 20% Extracted,
Processed and Manufactured Regionally
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All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are produced in
Shelbyville, IN, Lanett, AL or Shasta Lake, CA which may be within
500 miles of the project.
Contact Knauf Insulation for material extraction locations.
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1 point in addition to
MR Credit 5.1
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| Energy and the Atmosphere |
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EA Credit 1
Optimize Energy Performance
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All Knauf fiber glass insulation products
help reduce building energy demand and compliance with energy
codes. |
1-10 points
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| Indoor Environmental
Quality |
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EQ Credit 3.2
Indoor Air Quality
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All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are
GreenGuard Certified for low VOC emissions.
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1 point
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EQ Credit 7.1
Thermal Comfort |
Knauf building and HVAC distribution
insulations are critical components for increased thermal
comfort.
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1 point
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| Innovation and Design |
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ID Credit 1-1.4
Innovation in Design
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GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certified
Knauf Insulation products can be used in innovative designs that
have both environmental and health benefits.
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1 point
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