LEED Certification Information

LEED Eligible Knauf Insulation Products

buildingUse 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.ecobatt commercial install

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 Insulation fiber glass insulation can put you on the right track for LEED certification.

Contribution to LEED Requirements  
LEED Credit Category Contribution Points
Materials and Resources    

MR Credit 4.1

Recycled Content: 10%

All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are manufactured using a minimum of 55% “post-consumer” recovered materials.

1 point

MR Credit 4.2

Recycled Content: 20%

All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are manufactured using a minimum of 55% “post-consumer” recovered materials.

1 point in addition to  MR Credit 4.1

MR Credit 5.1

Regional Materials: 10% Extracted,
Processed and Manufactured Regionally

All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are produced in Shelbyville, IN,
Lanett, AL or Shasta Lake, CA which may be within 500 miles of the project.

1 point

MR Credit 5.2

Regional Materials: 20% Extracted,
Processed and Manufactured Regionally

All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are produced in Shelbyville, IN,
Lanett, AL or Shasta Lake, CA which may be within 500 miles of the project.

1 point in addition to
MR Credit 5.1

Energy and the Atmosphere    

EA Credit 1

Optimize Energy Performance

All Knauf fiber glass insulation products
help reduce building energy demand and compliance with energy codes.

1-10 points

Indoor Environmental Quality    

EQ Prerequisite 3                                             

Acoustical Performance

Knauf Insulation building and HVAC insulations are critical components for reducing noise and improving room sound quality.  Prerequisite

EQ Credit 3.2

Indoor Air Quality

All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are GREENGUARD Certified for low VOC emissions.

1 point

EQ Credit 7.1

Thermal Comfort

Knauf Insulation building and HVAC distribution insulations are critical components for increased thermal comfort.

1 point

EQ Credit 9

Enhanced Acoustical Performance

Knauf Insulation building and HVAC insulations are critical components for reducing noise and improving room sound quality. 1-2 points

 EQ Credit 10

Mold Prevention

Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products do not promote mold growth when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1338. 1 point
Innovation and Design    

ID Credit 1-1.4

Innovation in Design

GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certified and verified to be formaldehyde free.  Knauf Insulation products can be used in innovative designs that have both environmental and helth benefits.

1 point

 

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