Low-Emitting Materials

Reduce quantity of indoor air contaminants.
Rating Systems and Code
LEED NC LEED S LEED CS LEED H LEED R LEED ND CHPS CGBSC
EQc4.1
1 Pt.

EQc4.2
1 Pt.
EQc4.1
1 Pt.

EQc4.2
1 Pt.
EQc4.1
1 Pt.

EQc4.2
1 Pt.
EQc4
up to 4 Pts.

Group 1
1 Pt.

Group 2
1 Pt.
EQc4.1
up to 5 Pts.

Option A
1 Pt.

Option B
1 Pt.
EQ2.2
1-4 Pts.

(Cmu meet descriptive criteria, but EQ2.2.1 explicitly lists common finish mat'ls.)
804.4.1

804.4.2
Applicable Product

Concrete masonry can provide indoor surfaces that do not need painting, reducing associated VOCs. Glazed and burnished units are popular choices.

Concrete masonry reduces the potential for mold growth as it does not provide a ready food source.

Green Credits & Strategies - Low-Emitting Materials