Sustainable design seeks to create structures that require fewer natural resources to build, maintain and adapt to future uses. Using smart solutions to contribute to a clean, healthy indoor environment can have a major impact on the comfort and productivity of building occupants.

Light Reflectance

Because lighting constitutes so much of the operational energy in an office building, it is important to consider the light reflectance of a ceiling panel as an investment in reducing energy costs and improving sustainability.

LR value represents the percentage of light reflected from the surface of a material. The industry average for panels is LF .70 to .80, and values above LR .85 are considered high. USG offers numerous panels with LR values at these levels, including Mars ClimaPlus with LR .89 and Frost ClimaPlus High LR with LR .88.

Light Reflectance Product Chart

Acoustical Performance

High acoustical performance is essential for clients that must comply with federal privacy rules, such as physicians, pharmacies, banks and investment companies.

Two measures of sound control are the Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), which measures how effectively a material absorbs sound, and Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC), which indicates the ability to reduce sound transmission.

To provide an effective, affordable solution for speech privacy, USG has teamed up with Lencore Acoustics to offer the most comprehensive sound masking ceilings systems available.

Acoustical Rating Product Chart

Light Reflectance Product Chart

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