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| Green Buildings: EPA's RTP Environmental Building Specifications | USA - EPA, Research Triangle Park Campus Alex Montilla, montilla.alex@epa.gov |  |
None stated | VOCs | Energy-efficient equipment and fixtures Low VOCs Use of recycled materials Wood from sustainable forests |
06/18/1997 |
| Acoustical Ceilings | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Administrative Requirements | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Aggregate (recycled concrete) | USA - King County Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | 5/4/2000 |
| Aggregate (recycled glass) | USA - King County Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | October 2001 |
| Air Distribution | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Alternative Agricultural Products | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Artwork | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Asphalt (recycled) | USA - King County Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | October 2001 |
| Biobased Minor Construction | USA - DOE's Office of Health, Safety and Security P2Support@hq.doe.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased content | December 2007 |
| Building Demolition | USA - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Compliance with demolition management and land clearing ordinances Construction waste management Designation of on-site party responsible for materials salvage plan Dismantling and removal procedures Inventory of salvaged or reused materials and items Landfill tippings receipt Materials salvage and reuse management plan Penalties for damaging landscape features Proper notification to government entities of work Proper storage handling and removal of materials that are to be salvaged or reused Receipts for revenues from salvage reuse and recycling |
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| Building Insulation | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Energy savings | 12/2007 |
| Building Materials | USA - State of Washington Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Contractor provides recycled materials procurement education to state purchasers Contractors offers environmentally-preferable building materials |
06/01/03 |
| Commissioning | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Concrete (Cast-In-Place) | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Concrete (Precast) | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Concrete (with fly ash) | USA - DOE's Office of Health, Safety and Security P2Support@hq.doe.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
| Construction Materials | USA - U.S. Department of Energy, Sustainable Design Program * Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased products Energy efficiency Recycled content |
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| Construction Waste Management | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Dampproofing and Waterproofing | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Doors and Skylights | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Energy savings | 1/4/2010 |
| Elevators | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Engineer Services | USA - DOE's Office of Health, Safety and Security P2Support@hq.doe.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased content Energy savings Ozone depleting substances Recycled content Water savings |
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| Entrance Floor Mats and Frames | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Environmental Demonstration and Training | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Environmental Management | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Environmental Product Requirements | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Finish Carpentry | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Flooring Materials and Services | USA - State of Washington Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | 9/24/2010 |
| Green Buildings: Architecture/Engineering Firm Selection Tool | USA - U.S. Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence - Air Force Sustainable Facilities Guide Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Green building | 2002 |
| Green Buildings: Statement of Work Tool (SOW) -- Tasks to be Performed by Selected A/E Team | USA - U.S. Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence - Air Force Sustainable Facilities Guide Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy consumption minimization Environmentally friendly product usage Protection and conservation of water Reduced VOC emissions |
2002 |
| Green Building: General RFP Statement on Environmental Attributes | USA - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Technical Assistance | |
Arsenic Cadmium Chlorine bleach Chromium Heavy Metals |
None stated | Biodegradable contents Recyclable/reusable contents Returnable/reusable materials Waste management |
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| Green Building: Pre-qualification of Architects for Kasson-Mantorville High School | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency | 5/15/2002 |
| Green Building: Pre-Qualification of Architects for the Poudre School District Prototype Elementary School 2000 Design Competition | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Low energy usage Sustainable design |
2000 |
| Green Building: Request for Design Qualifications -- David L. Lawrence Convention Center Expansion | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy conservation Green materials Natural ventilation |
7/1998 |
| Green Building: Request for LEED Consultant: Northern Arizona University | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Low energy usage Sustainable design |
2001 |
| Green Building: Request for Qualifications for Elementary School 2000 Design Competition | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Low energy usage Sustainable design |
2000 |
| Green Building: RFP for Architectural Professional Services for New Laboratory Complex - Department of Global Ecology | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Energy production from photovoltaics and/or wind Minimized environmental impact Sustainable materials usage |
9/2001 |
| Green Building: RFP for Brooklyn Children's Museum | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Low VOCs Passive solar heat Recycled materials |
10/12/2000 |
| Green Building: RFP for City of Portland Green Investment Fund, Grants for Affordable Housing | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Recycled content materials Renewable energy Waste reduction Water efficiency |
1/14/2002 |
| Green Building: RFP for Dan Ryan Woods Nature Preserve | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Resource conservation Water conservation |
4/22/02 |
| Green Building: RFP for Elementary School 2000 Design Competition | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Low energy usage Sustainable design |
2000 |
| Green Building: RFP for Environmental Education Center -- Upper St. Clair, PA | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Green design Sustainable architecture |
2000 |
| Green Building: RFP for Penn State's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Green building Minimized environmental impact Sustainable materials usage |
2000 |
| Green Building: RFP: Battery Park City Authority Residential Development and Design | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Recycling Water conservation |
1/2000 |
| Green Building: RFP: Department of the Navy (multiple projects) | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Recycled content Reduced waste Waste reduction |
2/14/2002 |
| Green Building: RFQ: City of Highland City Shop and Public Works | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Ecosystem prevention Energy and water conservation Passive heating and cooling systems Pollution prevention |
11/20/2000 |
| Green Building: RFQ: Green Building Assistance, Alameda County Waste Management Authority | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content Sustainable building Waste reduction |
4/2002 |
| Green Building: RFQ: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Minimized environmental footprint Sustainable design |
10/15/2001 |
| Green Building: U.S. Pentagon Renovation Sustainable Design Guidelines | USA - Pentagon Renovation Program pohlmant@army.pentagon.mil | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 8/2003 |
| Green Building: Waste Management for Construction Projects | USA - King County Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycling Reuse Salvaging Waste management plan |
2/22/2000 |
| Green Building; RFP for Oberlin College Environmental Studies Center | USA - American Institute of Architects Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency Recycled materials Reduced toxicity Sustainable design Water efficiency |
12/29/1995 |
| Gypsum Board | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| HVAC Air Distribution | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Joint Sealants | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Lighting | USA - EPA, Region 10 - Interior Remodeling Specifications Judith Leckrone, leckrone.judith@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency | 08/01/98 |
| Lighting | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Linoleum Flooring | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Loading Dock Equipment | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Lumber (plastic) | USA - King County Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | 01/01/97 |
| Membrane Roofing | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Metal and Plastic (Culvert, Underdrain, Pipe, and Tubing) | USA - State of New York Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | 11/28/2008 |
| Metals | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Noise and Accoustics Management | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Operations and Maintenance Data | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Plastic Fabrications | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Plastic Fencing | USA - Green California - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing green@dgs.ca.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
| Plastic Lumber | USA - King County Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | 4/29/2009 |
| Plastic Lumber | USA - Green California - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing green@dgs.ca.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
| Porous Concrete | USA - King County Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program Web site | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 6/29/2009 |
| Portland Cement Concrete Rubble | USA - State of Washington, Department of Transportation | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
| Quality Requirments | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| References | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Regulatory Requirements | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Residential Equipment | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Resilient Flooring | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Roof Products | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program hotline@energystar.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Energy efficiency | |
| Rough Carpentry | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Scrap Metal Collection and Recycling | USA - State of Washington Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | 5/20/2009 |
| Selective Site Demolition | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Sheathing | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Signage | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Site Clearing | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Soil Treatment | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Steep Slope Roofing | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Summary | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Sustainable Design Closeout Documentation | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Temporary Facilities & Controls | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Thermal Protection | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Tiling | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Timber Products | United Kingdom - UK Environment Agency Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Subject of independant third party certification and labelling scheme | 08/01/02 |
| Treated Wood | USA - Green California - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing green@dgs.ca.gov | |
None stated | None stated | end-of-life management Less hazardous |
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| Unit Masonry | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Windows | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program hotline@energystar.gov | |
None stated | None stated | Energy use | |
| Windows | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Wood Doors | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |
| Wood Treatment | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | 11/02/2005 |