PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has
published a white paper detailing how PPG paint, glass and coatings can help
building projects earn "green" certification.
The eight-page document primarily references Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) criteria published by the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), but it also demonstrates how environmental claims for PPG's
paint, glass and coatings can apply to Green Globes, BREEAM, CASBEE, Green Star
and other international green building certification criteria.
The white paper is divided into three sections - one each for paint, glass
and coatings - that explain how individual PPG products can help building
projects earn LEED credit for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Materials and
Resources (MR), Energy and Atmosphere (EA) and Innovation in Design (ID).
James J. Bogdan, PPG manager, green building initiatives, construction market
team, said the white paper is part of a comprehensive program to support
architects in their green building efforts. "The principles and practices of
green building are constantly evolving," he said. "This white paper coincides
with the release of the latest LEED 3.0 criteria, but the guidelines apply to
any architects, engineers or owners who want to make their buildings healthier,
safer, more comfortable and more energy-efficient."
PPG maintains an in-house green certification support network that provides
architects and general contractors with documentation assistance for LEED and
other green building programs. Online resources include downloadable volatile
organic compound (VOC) compliance guidelines, sample spreadsheets for VOC budget
calculations, solar reflectance ratings for metal roof coatings, links to green
product directories and contact information for PPG-certified fabricators,
applicators, manufacturers and retail outlets to encourage regional sourcing of
building products.
