LEED Credit | Credit Description | Points | Potential Permeable Paver Credit Contribution |
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Sustainable SitesSS Credit 6.1 | Stormwater Design: Quantity Control | 1 | Use SPEC- PAVE™ permeable pavers to reduce impervious surfaces to reduce runoff |
Sustainable Sites SS Credit 6.2 |
Stormwater Design: Quality Control | 1 | Use SPEC-PAVE ™ permeable pavers to allow storm water to seep through the paved surface into the stone sub-base where it is naturally cleaned. |
Sustainable Sites SS Credit 7.1 |
Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof | 1 | Request pavers manufactured with appropriate cements and aggregates to meet the SRI requirements of this provision. |
Materials & Resources MR Credit 4.1 & 4.2 |
Recycled Content: 10%/20% (post-consumer + 1/2 preconsumer) | 1/1 | Concrete products can be manufactured with recycled materials. Check with your local producer to see what recycled content products they offer. |
Materials & Resources MR Credit 5.1 & 5.2 |
Regional Materials: 10%/20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally | 1/1 | Concrete Products are typically made by local production facilities using sand, aggregates, water and cement from local sources. Your manufacturer can confirm the percentage oflocal origin of its products. |
Innovation & Design ID Credits 1 |
Innovation in Design | 1/5 | Use concrete pavers with reduced cement content; use high albedo pavers to reduce lighting requirements in low light conditions |
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