Green Masonry for Owners
Can I be green and cost effective?
Yes. Masonry materials are the most cost-effective way to get energy-efficient and environmentally healthy buildings today. Here's how masonry plays a role in LEED:
- Sustainable Sites
- Energy & Atmosphere
- Materials & Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
The LEED™ rating system:
What else can I do?
- STEP 1: Make sure that your architect has this easy-to-use tool, the IMI LEED™ Checklist
For a copy of the LEED Checklist, email greenmasonry@imiweb.org -
STEP 2: Make sure that you have a knowledgeable contractor.
Anyone who has ever built a building knows that jobsite practices can make - or break - a project. Through its Sustainable Masonry Certification Program, IMI educates masonry contractors on the nuts and bolts of sustainability practices and their role in the LEED™ certification process.
For help on your projects, or more information about sustainable masonry,
contact us at greenmasonry@imiweb.org