LEED
Each year in the United States, more than 1.7 million acres of land are developed. Buildings and their operations account for nearly 40% of total energy use and atmospheric emissions. They consume more than a quarter of all wood, raw materials and water, while creating 150 million tons of municipal solid waste.
In 1995, the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington D.C. established the LEED Green Building Rating System as the standard in “Green Building”. LEED focuses on the building envelope, however, permanent furniture can be considered for LEED Certification.
LEED is the nationally recognized voluntary standard for Green Building from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Please consider consulting your LEED-Certified Professional(s) regarding the following LEED-NC v. 2.2 (10-2005) Credits when purchasing our furniture for your LEED project:
MR Credit 3.1 & 3.2 Materials Reuse (2 Points total) – We offer a 25 year Pro-Rated Warranty on our furniture. When reusing, please contact us for re-furbishing options.
MR Credit 4.1 & 4.2 Recycled Content (2 Point total) – We offer an extensive array of recycled textiles to accommodate a variety of design styles. Please contact our interior design professionals to discuss full capabilities. We also welcome the opportunity to integrate recycled materials into our process, please contact us for ideas and details.
MR Credit 5.1 & 5.2 Regional Materials Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally (2 Points total) – We currently have 3 locations to serve you in Grand Rapids, MI, Columbia, SC and Lacey, WA. End-users within a 500-mile radius of either location may want to consider RT London as a regional supplier.
MR Credit 7 Certified Wood (1 Point) – RT London advocates SFI Certified Wood Products, a leader in sustainable forestry and recycling standards. A certified “Chain of Custody” Certificate is available upon request. There is no additional charge for SFI certified wood.
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood is also available based on current market supplies. Additional charges for FSC certified products may apply depending on availability.
EQ Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials: Paints and Coatings (1 Point) – We offer state-of-the-art UV finishes on the majority of our case goods. We strive to keep our VOCs to an absolute minimum without compromising high quality. When referring to VOC limitations we refer to South Coast Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings, rules in effect on January 1, 2004. Detailed information about all our products is available.
To view the entire USGBC LEED-NC v.2.2 (10-2005) Green Building Rating System for New Construction & Major Renovations click here to download the PDF document.