A manufacturer creates a Health Product Declaration by collecting formulation data from every supplier, selecting an inventory method and threshold, screening each substance against the HPD Priority Hazard Lists and GreenScreen, then publishing to the HPD Public Repository. HPDs are…
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A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is a standardized ingredient disclosure document for building products. It reports what a product contains and maps those contents against recognized chemical hazard databases. HPDs are requested by architecture and engineering firms on commercial construction…
A Health Product Declaration is a standardized document that reports the material contents of a building product alongside the health information associated with those materials. The format is governed by the HPD Open Standard, a voluntary technical specification developed collaboratively…
Finding ways to make your architectural webinars stand out can feel overwhelming. Architects and design professionals expect more than a standard slide deck when they attend for AIA credits or industry knowledge. Delivering meaningful, interactive, and visually compelling sessions is…
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The LEED v5 BD+C Materials and Resources Credit: Reduce Embodied Carbon marks a transformative shift in sustainable design, placing embodied carbon at the forefront of green building certification. For design professionals, this credit introduces both a challenge and an opportunity to…
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The Building Product Selection and Procurement credit is one of the most important LEED v5 credits for building product manufacturers. The credit is also critical for design professionals to understand since it significantly affects product specification. Some sustainability experts call…
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What LEED v5 credit should building product manufacturers focus on? What LEED credit will offer most manufacturers the highest ROI? Today we will discuss one of the most important LEED v5 credits and how it can benefit manufacturers. LEED v5:…
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As the world's focus on environmental sustainability intensifies, the construction industry plays a crucial role in driving positive change. Among the leading sustainability certifications for buildings, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) stands tall, promoting green practices, reducing environmental…
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Chemicals play a pivotal role in various aspects of our lives; from the products we use daily to the environment we inhabit. Chemicals in building products are evaluated in green building ratings systems like LEED and WELL. While many chemicals…
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As the demand for LEED certified buildings continues to rise, manufacturers face a significant challenge: getting their products specified for these prestigious projects. HPDs have become a game-changer for manufacturers aiming to secure their position for green building projects. With…
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Health Product Declarations (HPDs) can help building product manufacturers get their products specified. HPDs offer several benefits that can help influence design professionals to specify certain products that meet their sustainability goals. HPDs can help manufacturers with the following: Meeting…
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The planet is facing an unprecedented crisis. Water is essential to life, yet over 770 million people in the world lack access to it. Access to safe water can protect and save lives which is why we need to conserve…
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Construction and demolition (C&D) materials constitute a significant waste stream in the United States. These various C&D materials can be diverted from disposal and managed into new productive uses. Data from the EPA report notes that 600 million tons of…
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Despite a pandemic, supply chain issues, project delays, and a rocky economy, 2021 resulted in many successes for the AEC industry. Sustainable design projects including LEED and WELL certified buildings continue to expand across the country. According to the AIA’s…
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