Materials and Resources (MR)

The Materials and Resources (MR) category is about minimizing the energy and environmental impacts associated with the extraction, processing, transport, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. A full life cycle approach is taken with materials, vs a one-time consideration.  On the new Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex (AEC), Marshall University was able to divert over 90% of the construction debris from landfills by using alternative waste methods.

Learn more about USGBC Materials and Resources (MR)

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Below is a chart of points for Marshall University’s new Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex (AEC), currently awaiting response from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

Materials & Resources (MR) – Project Checklist Chart: [7 out of 14 points] LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations

7		7		MATERIALS & RESOURCES (MR)			Possible Points:	14
Y	?	N
Y			d	Prereq 1	Storage and Collection of Recyclables
		3	C	Credit 1.1	Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof			1 to 3
						Reuse 55%		1
						Reuse 75%		2
						Reuse 95%		3
				Credit 1.2	Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements			1
2			C	Credit 2	Construction Waste Management			1 to 2
					X	50% Recycled or Salvaged		1
						75% Recycled or Salvaged		2
					EX PT: 95% 1 ID
		2	C	Credit 3	Materials Reuse			1 to 2
						Reuse 5%		1
						Reuse 10%		2
					EX PT: 15% 1 ID
2			C	Credit 4	Recycled Content			1 to 2
						10% of Content		1
					X	20% of Content		2
					EX PT: 30% 1 ID
2			C	Credit 5	Regional Materials			1 to 2
					X	10% of Materials		1
						20% of Materials		2
			C	Credit 6	Rapidly Renewable Materials			1
					2.5% of materials must be harvested w/I a 10 year or shorter cycle
1			C	Credit 7	Certified Wood			1
					50% must be certified in accordance with FSC