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LEEDing the Way
Roxul products earn valuable LEED points
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New construction continues to grow and so does the need for more environmentally-conscious buildings. Roxul is prepared for
that challenge. Roxul is part of the Rockwool group, a global leader in energy efficient building solutions. Our Stone Wool*
insulation products help builders, architects, and owners build greener structures and earn valuable LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) points toward sustainable development.
The Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) administers the LEED Green Building Rating System in Canada, which is a voluntary
program to recognize and distinguish those builders striving to achieve projects with a lighter environmental footprint and positive
impact on their communities.
With prerequisites and credits, LEED points are earned throughout the construction process in six categories: Sustainable Sites,
Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design
Process. When enough points are accumulated, projects may achieve one of four different designations: Certified, Silver, Gold, or
Platinum. And every point counts!
Bankers Court Case Study
Project Name: Bankers Court
Project Size: 15 Storey, 268,525 Sq Ft.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Building Use: Office Space & Retail
Project Architect: Cohos Evamy Partners
Developer: Brookfield Properties Corporation
Construction Management: Ellis Don
Roxul Product Used: Application Details: CurtainWall Manufacturer: Reasons for Roxul Use: Project Completion: 5” CurtainRock® 80
Unitized Curtain Wall
Antamex International Inc.
Thermal and Non-combustibility
August 2008
LEED Certification Level Achieved: Gold
Roxul’s CurtainRock is a board insulation specifically designed for use in curtain wall applications. The product can be produced with
foil facings or used as a component of UL approved or backpan systems. Antamex International Inc. chose CurtainRock® because it
would contribute to valuable LEED® points in the Bankers Court project due to its natural and highly recycled content of basalt rock and
steel slag, energy-saving thermal properties, fire resistance, and local distribution to the job site from nearby British Columbia.
Bankers Court showcases premium office space adjacent to Bankers Hall, which houses offices, retail space, a large auditorium, and
health facilities. Together, these properties have 2.7 million sq ft of premium space in the heart of downtown Calgary.
*Roxul insulation, along with other insulation materials such as fiberglass, is classified as mineral wool.
However, the unique formulation of Roxul insulation delivers benefits that set it apart from traditional
mineral wools. These benefits are only available in Stone Wool products.
LEED Points Summary
Take a look and see how Roxul products can boost your new construction project’s LEED points total
– up to 22 additional points could be earned!**
LEED Category & Credits
Roxul Contribution
Possible Points
Energy & Atmosphere
EA Credit 1:
Our rock and slag mineral wool has higher R-values for superior
thermal properties and energy efficiency. Overall contribution
depends upon R-value used. Points depend upon on design energy
costs compared to the energy of the MNECB or ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1-1999.
Materials & Resources
MR Credit 2.1:
Roxul products are dimensionally stable and sag resistant.
When removed undamaged, our products may be reused and
recycled for other projects. Roxul products are size optimized for
fit, enhancing performance and limiting construction waste.
Optimize Energy Performance (in addition
to the prerequisite standard for reducing
excessive energy use)
Construction Waste Management Divert 50%
from Disposal
Construction Waste Management Divert 75%
from Disposal
MR Credit 4.2: Recycled Content 15%
1 Point
Plus 1 Point
MR Credit 2.2:
MR Credit 4.1: Recycled Content 7.5%
Up to 10 – points depending
upon energy saved
(in addition to MR Credit 2.1)
Roxul mineral wool consists of basalt rock and recycled steel slag.
Our recycled content is at minimum 40%.
1 Point for 7.5%
Plus 1 Point for 15%
(in addition to MR Credit 4.1)
MR Credit 5.1:
Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed
& Manufactured Regionally (use 10% of
materials that have at least 80% of the
product extracted, processed, and
manufactured within 800 km (by road) of
the project site, OR 2400 km (shipped by
rail or water), OR a combination of the above
with 5% shipped by road and 5% shipped
by rail/water.)
Roxul has two strategically located plants – one in Ontario and
another in British Columbia – both are near highly populated areas
and in close proximity to major transportation routes.
Project site distances would have to be calculated for eligible Points.
MR Credit 5.2:
Plus 1 more point for 20%
Regional Materials: 20% Extracted, Processed
& Manufactured Regionally (same as in MR
Credit 5.1)
Indoor Environmental Quality
EQ Credit 3.2:
Roxul meets – or is significantly below – the maximum concentration
criteria of IAQ pollutants set out by LEED. By minimizing the indoor
air quality pollutant potential, the comfort and well-being of the
construction workers and building occupants are enhanced.
EQ Credit 7.1:
Thermal Comfort Design
Roxul products offer a higher R-value. This minimizes thermal cycling
due to external conditions, contributing to a more comfortable
thermal environment.
Innovation & Design Process
ID Credit 1 to 1.4
Roxul products provide superior thermal, acoustical, and fire
performance.
Indoor Air Quality Management Plan –
Before Occupancy
1 Point for 10%
1 Point
1 Point
1 to 4 Points
Get all the LEED Points on your next project, contact:
ROXUL INC.
551 Harrop Drive, Milton, ON L9T 3H3
Tel: 1-800-265-6878 or 905-878-8474
ROX1265
www.roxul.com
** Depends largely upon the appropriate product used. It is always best to consult with a LEED consultant.
The above chart highlights LEED credits for New Construction (NC) only. See Version 1.0, December 2004. To learn about LEED
credits for Existing Buildings (EB), please visit http://www.cagbc.org/leed/systems/existing_buildings/index.php.
Additional LEED Points may be obtained with other LEED credits. For full explanations, please speak to your LEED consultant.