logo
Skip Navigation LinksIdeaScapes > Residential Glass > About PPG Glass > Ecological Solutions  

Ecological Solutions 

Environmental sustainability is the most powerful trend to influence the design and specification of buildings in a generation.

PPG has developed EcoLogical Building Solutions, an exclusive collection of select products designed to help architects and specifiers construct “greener” buildings.

PPG is committed to more than making environmentally progressive products. We actively pursue company-wide initiatives that support regional sourcing, reduce the environmental impact of our packaging, make our products easier to recycle or dispose, encourage the use of alternative energy and cut overall greenhouse gas and VOC emissions.

If your goal is to earn LEED certification for your project, or simply to reduce your building’s overall operating costs and environmental impact, EcoLogical Building Solutions has the glass, coatings and paint products you need, all from a proven, innovative company you can trust.


USGBC LEED Program

  • United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Program is a voluntary market-driven building rating system designed to accelerate the development and implementation of green building practices.
  • PPG manufacturers a variety of Glass, Paint & Coating Products that can help architects earn LEED certification credits for their projects.
  • Information on LEED can be found on PPG’s web-site and at the USGBC web-site: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19

LEED Credits Related to Glass:

  • Sand comprises 70 to 80% of all float glass, and because the source of sand at all PPG float glass producing facilities is within the LEED defined distance, a LEED credit can be claimed. Also, if the PPG customer facility is within the defined distance from the project, another credit can be claimed.
  • Recycling: For post consumer %, our current understanding is that no credit can be claimed; For post-industrial - typically 20% of a glass batch (by weight) is comprised of recycled glass.
  • LEED Credits & Certification can be confusing and PPG recommends that interested parties contact a LEED consultant for assistance.





David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Architect: Rafael Vinoly Architects, Glass Fabricator: Pdc Glass and Metal Services, Inc., Glass: Solarban® 60 Solar Control Low-E Glass, Coatings: Duranar® Flurorpolymer Coatings, Paint: Pittsburgh®Paints Pure Performance® zero-VOC interior latex paint, LEED Certified


Click here to learn more abour Pittsburgh® Paints Pure Performance®





 

       Gold Sponsor