Development: Materials

11 Points

The Development: Materials aspect evaluates how the entity considers 1) material selection in relation to environmental and health attributes and 2) life-cycle emissions, including embodied carbon measurement and disclosure. Choosing materials with lower environmental impact can reduce an asset’s overall life-cycle emissions, while attention to health attributes supports safer construction practices and enhances the long-term well-being of building occupants.


Topic

Max Score

Pre-fill

Evidence

Pillar

Materials Selection Requirements

6 points

Eligible

Required

Environment

Embodied Carbon Measurement & Disclosure

5 points

Not Eligible

Required

Environment

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