Terrazzo has long been valued for its life cycle characteristics, and can also contribute to the
U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) credits for new construction.
Durable construction. Long-lasting construction eliminates the environmental impact of replacement. The flooring can be preserved even if the building is updated.
LEED v4 Credits: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction and Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Resource efficient. Construction uses locally sourced materials.
LEED v4 Credits: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
Eco-friendly composition. Using recycled glass and other materials…
LEED v4 Credits: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
Clean air. Terrazzo construction uses zero VOC materials. The finished product has little to zero off-gassing.
LEED v4 Credits: Low-Emitting Materials
Green maintenance. Annual and routine maintenance can be done using environmentally friendly products using energy efficient methods.
LEED v4 Credits: Green Cleaning – Products and Materials
LEED v4 Prerequisite Support: Facility Maintenance and Renovations Policy and Green Cleaning Policy