|
SustainabilityConcrete Pavement SustainabilitySustainable practices and economic success can go hand-in-hand! Life Cycle Concrete Form House vs. Wood Frame A report on the environmental attributes of concrete construction compared to wood-framed construction. LEED Engineer's Guide to Building Green With Concrete Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a point rating system devised by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation towards sustainable design. Using concrete can facilitate the process of obtaining LEED® Green Building certification. Concrete Solutions for Sustainable Development When considering the lifetime environmental impact of a building material - extraction, production, construction, operation, demolition and recycling - concrete is an excellent choice to meet these goals. Sustainable Concrete Masonry It doesn't take special efforts to make concrete masonry environmentally friendly. It is a natural building material with unparalleled environmental qualities with the flexibility to be adapted to specific needs. Life Cycle Concrete Masonry House vs. Wood Frame This report reviews the environmental attributes of concrete masonry construction compared to wood-framed construction and it reflects the increased stringency of newer energy codes. Titan is a founding member of the World Business Council on Sustainable Development Cement Sustainability Initiate (WBCSD/CSI). Please check it out at http://www.wbcsdcement.org |
 |
|
