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creating potential of

environmental solutions.

BGAF’s Built Environment Initiative



What can Building Clean help you achieve?

Find energy efficient, healthy, U.S.-made,

quality building products

This includes finding products that meet the criteria for healthy,

efficient building certifications like Enterprise Green Community,

LEED, and Green Building Initiative

Buying Local = Green Building Points U.S.-made building products can help you get the points you need

Green Building Certification Miles Points Credit(s)

LEED BD+C v4 LEED BD+C v4.1

100 4 Building Product

Disclosure and Optimization

LEED for Homes v4 100 1.5 Environmentally Preferable Products LEED Residential MF NC v4.1 100 5

Enterprise Green Communities 2015 500 4 6.4 (2015), 6.7 (2020)

NGBS New Construction (NC) 2015 500 10 609.1

LBC CORE Green Building 4.0 311 M 20% Responsible Materials

Living Building Challenge (LBC) Living Certification 3.1 and 4.0

311, 621 and 3,107

M 75% Living Economy

Sourcing

Buying Healthy = Green Building Points

Healthier building products can help you get the points you need

Green Building Certification Low-VOC FloorScore,

GreenGuard, etc.

Ingredient Disclosure

HPD, etc.

Red List Free or Cradle to

Cradle

LEED BD+C v4 and v4.1 Points Points Points

LEED for Homes v4 Points

LEED Residential MF NC v4.1 Points Points Points

Enterprise Green Communities 2015

Points, some Mandatory

Enterprise Green Communities 2020

Points, some Mandatory

Points Points

NGBS New Construction (NC) 2015 Points

LBC CORE Green Building 4.0 Mandatory

LBC Living Certification 3.1 and 4.0 Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory


Low-VOC Certifications

Ingredient Disclosures

Free of the Worst Chemicals

UL Product Lens

Build a healthy home by learning how to pick products that limit exposures to chemicals that present health risks to people


What can Building Clean help you achieve? Find healthier, U.S. made building products that are affordable for

your project

Product Result

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (LVP)

Washer/Dryer Combo Unit

Interior Paint

Asphalt Shingles

Switched to U.S. made, phthalate-free product for

$.60 less per square foot

Saved $250 per unit with a unit manufactured in-state

Found C2C certified, red-list free paint made in New York

for $28/gallon

Used Energy Star certified shingles at $1 less per bundle



Support local manufacturing, and retain and grow jobs in

your community and surrounding region by helping

you find healthy, energy efficient building products

made in your area

Energy Efficiency and the Economy 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment on Energy Efficiency report

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Finding U.S.-Made Building Products on www.BuildingClean.org

MasterFormat Divisions 06-11, 22, 23, 26, 44, and 48


Finding Regional Materials by Zip Code


Finding Healthy Building Products on www.BuildingClean.org

Hazards By Sector

Six Classes: A New Way to Eliminate Harmful Chemicals

Highly Fluorinated Chemicals are compounds used to make products stain, water, and stick resistant. PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) are a member of this class.

Found Primarily In: Carpet and Tile Flooring; Adhesives, Sealants and Caulks; Paints; Wood Floor Finishes

Chemical Exposure: • Waters polluted during manufacturing processes • Migration of these chemicals from consumer products into the air,

household dust, and food.

Health Hazards: • PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is the most studied. Hazards include

kidney and testicular cancer, elevated cholesterol, decreased fertility, thyroid problems, and decreased immune response to vaccines in children


Antimicrobials are an additive used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold

Found Primarily In: Paints; Carpet and Wood Flooring; Wallcoverings; Toilet Seats; Door Hardware and Handles; Countertops; Cellulose insulation

Chemical Exposure: • Chemicals can be absorbed through skin contact or ingested via

contaminated dust – in fact nearly every dust sample analyzed worldwide contains antimicrobials

Health Hazards: • Antimicrobials are associated with hormone disruption,

developmental and reproductive effects, allergen sensitivity, antibiotic resistance, asthma, dermatitis, and allergies


Flame Retardants are persistent bioaccumulative toxics that can lead to severe human health effects.

Found Primarily In: Foam Insulation (spray and board), Sealants, Carpets, Floor Coatings, Flame Retardant Paints

Chemical Exposure: • Flame retardants are absorbed by humans through skin contact, ingesting

dust, and breathing in air polluted with chemical off-gassing

Health Hazards: • Halogenated flame retardants are treated with chlorine or bromine and

are associated with liver, thyroid, developmental and reproductive cancer


Bisphenols and Phthalates are chemicals used with plastic. Bisphenols make plastics stronger or create a protective coating while phthalates make plastic more flexible (called plasticizers)

Phthalates Found Primarily In: Vinyl Flooring; Carpet Backing; Wall Coverings; Roof and Waterproofing Membranes; Paints and Coatings; Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks, and Glues

Bisphenols Found Primarily In: Epoxy Resins (used to make epoxy paint coatings and adhesives)

Chemical Exposure: • Leach from products into food, water, and dust

Health Hazards: • Chemicals are known to mimic or block hormones, which can severely disrupt

vital body systems, especially in young children. Bisphenol A has been linked to asthma and neurodevelopmental problems. Phthalates can cause asthma, allergies, and cognitive and behavioral problems, and is likely to be a human carcinogen.


Solvents are a diverse group of chemicals used to dissolve, suspend or extract other materials. The solvents at risk of harming human health are organic solvents, which are carbon-based compounds

Found Primarily In: Paints, Coatings, and Paint Strippers; Wood Floor Finishes; Adhesives, Sealants, and Caulks

Chemical Exposure: • The main health concerns of solvents are due to the vapors that

evaporate from products as they are used. Some solvents can off-gas these vapors for years.

Health Hazards: • Solvents have been linked to leukemia, lung cancer, and adverse

neurodevelopmental effects. Short-term acute exposure to methylene chloride can lead to asphyxiation or death.


Metals such as arsenic, mercury, cadmium and lead are highly toxic.

Found Primarily In: • Lead – older building materials, metal roof flashing and gutter

products, imported tiles, • Mercury – fluorescent tube lights, CFLs and mercury vapor HIDs • Arsenic – older pressure treated wood • Cadmium – paints, resilient flooring

Chemical Exposure: • People are exposed to these metals through eating and drinking

contaminated food and drinking water, ingesting and inhaling dust, inhaling cigarette smoke, and using certain products

Health Hazards: • impaired brain development, increased cancer risk, and adverse

effects on the nervous and cardiovascular systems

Third-Party Certifications and Transparency Labels

Low-VOC Certifications

Ingredient Disclosures

Free of the Worst Chemicals

UL Product Lens


Finding Healthy Building Products on www.BuildingClean.org

Certified Product Searches

How to Buy Local, Buy Healthy with Building Clean.org



Meeting Material Standards for Building Certifications

2015 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria Checklist (2020 updates included)

4.0 Water

4.1 Water-Conserving Fixtures (Mandatory)

• Toilets (1.28 gpf) • Urinals (0.5 gpf) • Showerheads (2.0 gpm) • Lavatory Faucets (1.5 gpm) • Kitchen Faucets (2.0 gpm) • All of the above products must be WaterSense labelled, except for kitchen faucets,

which do not carry a WaterSense label

2020 update • Reduce total indoor water consumption by at least 20% compared to baseline

indoor water consumption chart. Any new toilet, showerhead, and/or lavatory faucet must be WaterSense certified. For all single-family homes and all dwelling units in buildings three stories or fewer, the supply pressure may not exceed 60 psi

4.2 Advanced Water Conservation (Up to 6 optional points) - Toilets (1.1 gpf) – 1 additional point - Showerheads (1.5 gpm) – 1 additional point - Lavatory Faucets (1.0 gpm) – 1 additional point - Kitchen Faucets (1.5 gpm) – 1 additional point - All of the above products must be WaterSense labelled, except for kitchen

faucets, which do not carry a WaterSense label

4.0 Water

2020 update • Reduce total indoor water consumption by at least 30% compared to baseline

indoor water consumption chart. Any new toilet, showerhead, and/or lavatory faucet must be WaterSense certified

4.3 Water Quality (Up to 11 optional points) – NEW FOR 2020

4.0 Water

Replace lead service lines • Mandatory for Substantial Rehabs of buildings built before 1986 • Optional 3 points for all other building types

Develop a Legionella water management program • Mandatory for multifamily buildings with either a cooling tower, a

centralized hot water system, or 10+ stories

Test and remediate as indicated for lead, nitrates, arsenic, and coliform bacteria • Optional 8 points

5.0 Energy Efficiency (2015) (Operating Energy = 2020 Update)

5.1 Building Performance Standard (Mandatory) = 2020 Standards

a. New Construction - Energy Star: Multifamily New Construction; Manufactured Homes; and/or Energy Star Certified Homes as relevant

a. Rehab – ERI Option <HERS 80 for each dwelling unit; ASHRAE Option 90.1 2013 for the completed building

• 5.2a - Moving to Zero Energy: Additional Reductions in Energy Use (12 points)

• 5.2b - Moving to Zero Energy: Near Zero Certification (12 – 15 points)

• 5.3a – Moving to Zero Energy: Photovoltaic/Solar Hot Water Ready (3 – 6 points)

• 5.3b – Moving to Zero Energy: Renewable Energy (8 points)

• 5.4 – Achieving Zero Energy (24 points)

• 5.5a – Moving to Zero Carbon: All Electric Ready (5 points)

• 5.5b – Moving to Zero Carbon: All Electric (15 points)

5.4 Energy Star Appliances (Mandatory)

If providing appliances, install Energy Star certified (if not providing, specify that they will be Energy Star if and when installed):

• Clothes washers • Dishwashers • Refrigerators

2020 Update

• 5.7 Energy Star Appliances (Mandatory for Substantial and Moderate Rehabs providing appliances. Not relevant for projects following 5.1a, 5.2b, or 5.4.

• Same list of appliances applies, and if you are not providing them, then they must be specified

5.0 Energy Efficiency (2015) (Operating Energy – 2020 Update)

5.5 Lighting (Mandatory)

“Follow the guidance for high-efficacy lighting controls and other characteristics for all permanently installed lighting fixtures in project dwelling units, common spaces and exterior”

5.0 Energy Efficiency (2015) (Operating Energy – 2020 Update)

2020 Update • 5.8 Lighting - Mandatory for all lighting within New Construction and Substantial

Rehab projects. Mandatory for new lighting in Moderate Rehab projects.

• Follow the guidance for high-efficacy permanently installed lighting and other characteristics for recessed light fixtures, lighting controls, lighting power density, and exterior lighting.

• “Guidance” = meeting recommended light levels in the Illuminating Engineering Society Lighting Handbook (10th edition) plus additional requirements including occupancy sensors, insulation around fixtures, power density, and “dark sky” lighting

6.1 Low/No VOC Paints, Coatings and Primers (Mandatory)

“All interior paints and primers must have VOC levels, in grams per liter, less than or equal to the thresholds established by South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113”

6.0 Materials

2020 Update • 6.4 Healthier Material Selection (Mandatory) - Select all interior paints, coatings,

primers, and wallpaper; interior adhesives and sealants; flooring; insulation; and composite wood as specified.

• VOC content similar to 2015 rule; CA Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) compliant for VOC emissions; no phthalates in wallpaper

• Up to 2 optional points for APE (alkylphenol ethoxylate) free paint/primer (used as surfactants in acrylic paint); CDPH compliant coatings/primers

6.0 Materials

6.1 Ingredient Transparency for Material Health (up to 8 optional points) NEW for 2020

“Install products that have publicly disclosed inventories characterized and screened to 1,000 ppm or better” • 1 point per 5 installed Declare or HPD products from at least three different product

categories

• 1 point per 2 installed Declare or HPD products in any of these categories: adhesives, sealants and windows

• 1 point per each product with third-party verified HPD or third-party verified Declare label

• 2 points per each product with third-party verified HPD or third-party verified Declare label in any of these categories: adhesives, sealants, and windows

6.2 Low/No VOC Adhesives and Sealants (Mandatory)

“All adhesives and sealants (including caulks) must have VOC levels, in grams per liter, less than or equal to the thresholds established by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168”

6.0 Materials

2020 Update • 6.4 Healthier Material Selection (Mandatory) - Select all interior paints, coatings,

primers, and wallpaper; interior adhesives and sealants; flooring; insulation; and composite wood as specified

• VOC content less than or equal to the thresholds provided by the most recent version of SCAQMD 1168 available at the time of product specification for all interior adhesives and sealants

• Up to 2 optional points for use of sealants that do not contain orthophthalate plasticizers; Use of adhesives that are CDPH compliant

6.0 Materials

6.7a Environmentally Preferable Flooring (Mandatory) – 2015 Criteria

• Where installed, all carpet products must meet the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label or Green Label Plus certification for carpet, pad and carpet adhesives. Any hard surface flooring products must be either ceramic tile or solid unfinished hardwood floors, or meet the Scientific Certification System’s FloorScore program criteria (including pre-finished hardwood flooring).

• Do not install carpets in building entryways, laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens/kitchenettes, utility rooms or any rooms built on foundation slabs.

6.0 Materials

6.4 Healthier Material Selection (Mandatory) - NEW for 2020

“Select all interior paints, coatings, primers, and wallpaper; interior adhesives and sealants; flooring; insulation; and composite wood as specified”

• All flooring products (whether carpet or hard surface) must comply with CDPH emission requirements.

• No flexible PVC with phthalates may be installed, whether the phthalates were intentionally added or added via recycled content.

• No carpet in the project may be installed in building entryways, laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens/kitchenettes, or utility rooms.

• Fluid applied finish floors may only be installed in non-occupied spaces, such as mechanical rooms.

• Up to 3 Optional Points for avoiding the use of vinyl flooring and carpet throughout the project. All project flooring assemblies (adhesive, sealant, flooring product) are Red-List free

6.0 Materials

6.4 Healthier Material Selection (Mandatory) - NEW for 2020

“Select all interior paints, coatings, primers, and wallpaper; interior adhesives and sealants; flooring; insulation; and composite wood as specified” • If fiberglass or mineral wool batts are used, these must be formaldehyde free

• 2 Optional Points for projects that do not include any two-part spray polyurethane foam

• 3 Optional Points for projects that use board insulation that does not contain halogenated flame retardants

6.4 Regional Materials (Up to 4 Optional Points)

“Use products that were extracted, processed and manufactured within 500 miles of the project for a minimum of 50%, based on cost, of the building materials value.”

• Products on the Building Clean site that currently qualify for regional material points include: Roofing – 1 additional point

2020 Update 6.7 Regional Materials : “Use products that were extracted, processed, and manufactured within 500 miles of the project for a minimum 90 %, based on weight or on cost, of the amount of the product category installed. Product options are framing, cladding, flooring, concrete/cement and aggregate, drywall/interior sheathing.”

• Although Building Clean has health and certification information on flooring, we currently do not have flooring products included in the US made products portion of our database.

6.0 Materials


6.0 Materials

6.10 Asthmagen-Free Matierals (Up to 12 Additional Points) – 2015 ONLY

“Do not install products that contain ingredients that are known to cause or trigger asthma. Key products to avoid are:”

• Insulation: Do not use spray polyurethane foam (SPF) or formaldehyde-containing fiberglass batts (4 additional points)

• Flooring: Do not use flexible vinyl (PVC) roll or sheet flooring or carpet-backed with vinyl with phthalates. Do not use fluid applied finish floors (4 additional points)

• Wall Coverings: Do not use wallpaper made from vinyl (PVC) with phthalates or site-applied high-performance coatings that are epoxy or polyurethane based (4 additional points)

6.0 Materials

NEW for 2020 6.5 Environmentally Responsible Material Selection (Up to 12 Optional Points) • Select concrete, steel or insulation with a publicly disclosed EPD; install a green or

cool roof; use reflective paving; and/or use FSC certified wood

• Roof Must cover at least 90% of the roofing area and use a combination of a “green” or vegetated roof, or roofing materials with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

6.11 Reduced Heat Island Effect: Roofing (2015 - 5 Optional Points)

“Use an Energy Star certified roofing product for 100% of the roof are OR install a “green” (vegetated) roof for at least 50% of the roof area and Energy Star-certified roofing product for the remainder of the roof area.”

7.0 Healthy Living Environment

7.1 Ventilation (Mandatory for New Construction and Substantial Rehabs, up to 12 additional points for Moderate Rehabs)

“For each dwelling unit, in full accordance with ASHRAE 62.2-2010:”

• Install a local mechanical exhaust system in each bathroom (3 points) • Install a local mechanical exhaust system in each kitchen (3 points) • Install a whole-house mechanical ventilation system (3 points)

“For each multifamily building of four or more stories, in full accordance with ASHRAE 62.1-2010, install”

• A mechanical ventilation system for all hallways and common spaces (3 points)

2020 Update - Criteria the same

7.0 Healthy Living Environment

7.5 Integrated Pest Management (Mandatory)

• “Seal all wall, floor and joint penetrations with low-VOC caulking or other

appropriate nontoxic sealing methods (to prevent pest entry – 2020 update).”

Product Selection: What We’ve Learned

Flower City Habitat for Humanity –Rochester, NY

HVAC • Trane cold climate mini-splits: helped modify HVAC set up for increased efficiency

and comfort in the homes • RenewAire ERVs: Made in Waunakee, WI, $100 cheaper than the foreign made

ERV; construction team commented on the product’s quality and ease of use Plumbing • Mansfield toilets: Moved to WaterSense certified, Made in Ohio, elongated toilets

for less than a $5.00 difference • Moen faucets: Watersense and Buy America certified Insulation • Knauf Fiberglass Batt: GreenGuard certified, Made in USA; helped with design

changes that allowed them to achieve the same R Value without having to use spray foam and saved them $6,500

Appliances • Bradford White Heat Pump Hot Water Heater: unit was more efficient, $300 less

than previous gas water heater, and union made in Middleville, MI Windows/Doors • Comfort Windows and Doors: Product is made in Liverpool, NY with 95% NY supply

chain content; Habitat negotiated a deal that got them 30% off a more efficient, well-built window given that they build and buy for multiple homes at a time

Design and Product Consultation for 2 All-Electric Homes


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