Kawneer’s Updated LEED Planning Tool Designed to Affirm Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices

Kawneer Co. Inc., a manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems for commercial construction, has released the latest version of its LEED Planning Tool. Designed for use with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the tool provides the most current and accurate information, more precise product recommendations, and is more closely aligned with LEED for New Construction Version 2.2, making it easier for architects to navigate the complex certification process.

As the requirements for LEED certification become more defined and stringent, it is critical that architects have the most up-to-date information as they go through the design and development stage. Designed as a working instrument, Kawneer’s LEED Planning Tool guides users to specific Kawneer products and solutions that can help in achieving LEED certification goals.

The latest version of the tool includes fine-tuned product offerings and updated LEED requirements. The tool ties specific strategies to specific products and features sections for “Potential Points” and “Earned Points” based on the recommended products/principles for each LEED category. This allows users to estimate the amount of points that projects can earn and track their progress toward certification.

According to Henry Taylor, manager of Kawneer’s architectural services team, “Kawneer will continue to regularly update the tool, ensuring that architects have the most timely resources available.”
Kawneer also is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the industry group that developed LEED.

CLICK HERE to download the updated LEED Planning Tool.

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