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A New Perspective
What is Sustainability?
Building for the Long Term
Sustainability: An Integrated Approach
Indoor air Quality
Built Environments
Being a Good Corporate Citizen
Sustainability Factors: A Broader Vision
Talking about Sustainability with Clients
Environmental Criteria Glossary
FAQs
Climate Change Timeline
Architects are in a unique position to affect the environment because of their influence with owners.
IEQ refers to all environmental factors that affect the health and wellbeing of building occupants
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Consumers are increasingly aware of the need to conserve energy, manage raw materials and reduce waste
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Many owners now demand buildings that are gentler on the environment. LEED provides a third-party certification tool
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Formaldehyde Performance
USG offers a wide selection of ceilings that meet stringent guidelines for formaldehyde emissions.
Antimicrobial Protection
USG ceiling panels with ClimaPlus performance are specially formulated for humid environments.
Recycling Program
USG recycles approved ceiling panels from any manufacturer into new building products.
Light Reflectance and Acoustical Values
USG offers a variety of ceiling panels that address light reflectance, acoustical performance and IEQ issues.
