Building Material Evaluations
In designing a building project for minimal environmental impact it is critical to consider entire building systems, especially when selecting materials. Different material selections will impact other choices such as insulation needs, wiring plans, and fixture installation. It is rarely possible to substitute materials without having to make other adjustments as well.
Dovetail Partners has prepared reports addressing a number of building materials, available through the following links:
Top Dovetail Reports
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Evaluating Materials
To identify environmentally-preferable building materials, the following impacts should be considered:
- Embodied primary energy use
- Global warming potential
- Solid waste generation
- Emissions to air
- Emissions to water
- Natural resource use
