Innovation & Design Process
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     Innovation in Design - Credits 1.1 through 1.4 (4 Possible Points)
     Intent: To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional
     performance above the requirements set by the LEED Green Building Rating System and/or innovative
     performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by the LEED Green Building Rating
     System.

     Suggested Credit 1.1 - (1 Point) - Efficient Use of Materials - The use of lightweight concrete building
    materials manufactured with ESCS  SLA allows delivery of more building products on each truck,
    compared to ordinary concrete products.  This decreases the number of truckloads required to deliver
    the same volume of product.  As a result, the project benefits from reduced deliver costs, less fuel is
    consumed, and the community receives the benefit of reduced air and noise pollution and less traffic
    congestion.

     Suggested Credit 1.2 - (1 Point) - Fire Safety - Lightweight concrete masonry and structural
     lightweight concrete provide superior fire resistance, compared to ordinary concrete products. 
    Because lightweight concrete slows the flow of heat through the wall or floor, the required fire rating
    can be achieved with a smaller volume of concrete (thinner floors and walls).  This reduction in
    thickness means less concrete materials are used in the project, less raw materials are consumed and
    less transportation is required.  All these benefits are obtained while providing enhanced fire safety for
    the building occupants.

    Suggested Credit 1.3 - (1 Point) - Mold Prevention and Abatement.  Lightweight concrete masonry and
    structural lightweight concrete made with ESCS  SLA do not contribute to "sick building syndrome"
    because they do not provide a food source for mold.  Should mold occur in other building materials
    applied to a lightweight concrete substrate, the mold can be removed without damage to the substrate,
    reducing the economic and environmental impacts of the clean-up.

     Suggested Credit 1.4 - (1 Point) - Sound Absorption - Lightweight concrete masonry and structural
    lightweight concrete made with ESCS  SLA provide the superior sound transmission class (STC) for
    which concrete materials are known, while improving on the noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of
    ordinary concrete.  In fact, lightweight concrete masonry walls have been shown to absorb twice as
    much sound as ordinary concrete masonry walls.  Noise abatement through superior sound absorption
    enhances the comfort and productivity of the building occupants.




        

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