Go Green!
More and more people are building green these days, and that’s good news — for the environment and for all of us. The goal of green building is to reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and the people in them.
Buildings have a major impact on the environment. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings (both commercial and residential) account for 65.2 percent of total electricity consumption in the U.S., and 30 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. They also account for more than 36 percent of total U.S. primary energy use and 12 percent of potable water use.
Several design and construction practices can help reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier is an energy-efficiency measure that can make a big difference. Because it blocks heat from entering the home during warm months and keeps heat from escaping during colder months, less energy is required for heating and cooling. Reducing energy use results in decreased carbon emissions and a healthier environment.
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The OSB used in LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing is also environmentally smart because it’s manufactured from a wide range of fast-growing and relatively small trees. The production process uses a maximum amount of wood fiber from each tree harvested, making better use of our forest resources. | |
LP is strongly committed to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), a system of principles, objectives and performance measures that address the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees and the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. We adopted SFI standards for our own sustainable forestry, helping us to ensure that wood used in our products comes from well-managed forests that have been harvested up to our standards.
EarthCraft House® is a green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. EarthCraft House is a partnership between the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Southface, government and industry partners.
The California Green Builder® program (CGB) is the effective and cost-effective green building program for production builders and California homebuyers. Created by homebuilders for homebuilders, the voluntary program meets the needs of builders, buyers, and California’s cities and counties alike.