LEED Points Acquisition

Sustainable Sites

SS 7.1 heat island effect, non roof
limestone is low albedo and can be used in building and landscaping to reduce heat

SS 7.2 heat island effect, roof
limestone is a low albedo roof surface that stabilizes the micro climate around it

Energy and Atmosphere

EA Pre2.0 minimum energy performance
temperature stability reduces the need for heating & cooling

EA 1.0 optimize energy performance
reduced need for heating & cooling reduces energy use

Materials & Resources

MR 1.1 building re-use, existing walls, floors and roof
stone’s value and durability makes it a prime material for re-use

MR 1.2 building re-use, existing non-structural elements
this value and durability applies to anything it is made of

MR 2.0 construction waste management
stone can also be re-used and/or reshaped for other projects

MA 5.0 regional materials
the proximity of stone deposits to their facility makes Bybee Stone a prime candidate for this credit, as does their location in the central midwest

Indoor Environmental Quality

IE pre1.0 minimum air quality performance
the amount of particulates transported to the building site and developed in the installation are few

IE 3.1 construction I.A.Q. management plan, during construction
there is no evidence that limestone dust is harmful, and very little is neccesary during construction due to the precision of Bybee Stone’s production techniques

IE 4.3 low emitting materials, flooring systems
V.O.C.s are not produced by natural stone

IE 7.1 thermal comfort, design
temperature stability promotes a more comfortable environment

IE 7.2 thermal comfort, verification
this temperature stability can then be verified in the process for this credit