INITIATIVE | 028 Making the commitment to sustainability is not always easy. It takes long-term planning and progress by every means possible. Shaw is on the right path to sufficiency and sustainability, and part of that commitment is making the green choice the easier choice for you.
The Shaw LEED Calculator is an online tool that provides users with accurate information regarding the environmental attributes of products as well as their contribution to the USGBC LEED Rating System. The tool, available on the Shaw commercial brand websites, saves users time and money associated with LEED research and documentation.
The Shaw LEED Calculator, designed in collaboration with Greenmind Technologies offers automated assistance with LEED documentation, customized review and comparison of multiple products, the ability to print, download and/or e-mail LEED Specification Sheets and analysis information for all products that contribute to the rating system, reduces time and associated dollars associated with LEED research and documentation, and provides accurate and straight-forward information on product attributes and LEED contribution.
"The Shaw LEED Calculator responds to the time-intensive research involved with achieving LEED certification and provides straight-forward product information and documentation," says Brenda Knowles, Vice President of Market Development at Shaw. "In just a matter of minutes, designers and architects can compare the LEED contribution of various products and print the necessary documentation and calculations to satisfy credit submittal requirements."
The Shaw LEED Calculator is designed for ease of use. Data on all products is available for view, or specific products with various attributes may be compared to determine the LEED impact for each product. Users simply enter the amount of carpet, cost of material, and project location and hit the "Calculate/Compare" button – a matrix of information showing the LEED contribution for each product is displayed. The purchase of Shaw products may contribute to LEED Material and Resources credits, including recycled content credits, local/regional materials credits, as well as LEED Indoor Environmental Quality credit for low emitting carpet. The matrix also will provide environmental attributes beyond the LEED system, which may be considered for innovation points. Users may print, e-mail or download the entire product listing or a specific analysis, as well as LEED Specification Sheets for individual products. The specification sheet is formatted to meet documentation requirements of the LEED rating system.
Shaw's product solutions are proof of our commitment to a Cradle to Cradle future. The Shaw LEED Calculator helps you realize how you can benefit from our Green Edge thinking.
