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LEED

Capitol Aluminum & Glass Corp. promotes the principals outlined by the USGBC and its' LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System of building design. We at Capitol design and manufacture sustainable architectural aluminum products that can contribute directly to point attainment for the perspective LEED® categories. Capitol is committed to continually developing products that comply with LEED® standards. Let Capitol be your partner in sustainable design practices for the building envelope.

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Energy & Atmostphere (EA):

EA Credit 1:
Optimize Energy Performance

Capitol thermal storefronts, curtain walls, windows, sunshades, and light shelves

EA Credits 2.1 - 2.3:
On-Site Renewable Energy

Photovoltaic integration into Capitol products such as curtain wall, sunshades, or in conjunction with glazing infills

 

Materials & Resources (MR):

MR Credits 4.1(10%)–4.2(20%):
Recycled Content

Capitol aluminum extrusions contain 44.2% recycled content, of which 40.4% is pre-consumer and 3.8% is post consumer (by weight)

MR Credits 5.1 – 5.2:
Regional Materials*

LEED 2009—Processed/Manufactured regionally within a 500 mi. radius

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ):

EQ Credit 2.0:
Increased Ventilation

Operable Windows—increase indoor air quality (breathing zone)

EQ Credit 6.2:
(Thermal Comfort)
Controllability of Systems

Operable Windows—provides natural ventilation in lieu of comfort controls

EQ Credit 8.1—8.2:
Daylight and Views

Capitol storefronts, curtain walls, windows, and entrance systems—
provide daylight illuminations and sight to outdoor environment

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LEED® Gold

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