OPERABLE

GLASSWALL
ACCORDION

WORLD LEADER IN FLEXIBLE SPACE MANAGEMENT

PARTITIONS

LEED™ VERSION 3
The Materials In Hufcor Products Can
Contribute To The Achievement Of LEED Points
O
n April 27, 2009, USGBC launched LEED v3. LEED is an internationally recognized certification system that
measures how well a building or community performs across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water
efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and
sensitivity to their impacts. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners
and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. The ability to be flexible allows
LEED to evolve, taking advantage of new technologies and advancements in building science while
prioritizing energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reductions.
As a manufacturer, Hufcor also recognizes the importance of innovation in sustainable design. Hufcor
Operable Partitions, Accordion Partitions and Moveable Glasswall Partitions are highly engineered
products manufactured with raw materials such as Gypsum Dry Wall, Steel, Aluminum, Glass and
Wood. Specified percentages of these materials can contribute to the achievement of LEED points in the
Materials and Resources Category of the LEED rating system. The materials in Hufcor products can also
contribute to the achievement of LEED points in the Indoor Environmental Quality Category of the LEED
rating system.

Following is a brief description of the possible applicable credits from the Project
Scorecard checklist for LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Project Renovation.

MR Credit 1.2: Building Reuse-M

Maintain interior nonstructural elements the extraction and processing of virgin resources.
1 point
Requirements
Intent Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials, the sum of which
To extend the lifecycle of existing building stock, conserve resources, constitutes at least 5% or 10%, based on cost, of the total value of
retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental materials on the project. The minimum percentage materials reused for
impacts of new buildings as they relate to materials manufacturing and each point threshold is as follows:
transport.
Reused Materials Points
Requirements 5% - 1
Use existing interior nonstructural elements (e.g., interior walls, doors, 10% - 2
floor coverings and ceiling systems) in at least 50% (by area) of the
completed building, including additions. If the project includes an Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items
addition with square footage more than 2 times the square footage of the such as elevators and equipment cannot be included in this calculation.
existing building, this credit is not applicable. Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture
may be included if it is included consistently in MR Credit 3: Materials
Potential Technologies & Strategies Reuse through MR Credit 7: Certified Wood.
Consider reusing existing building structures, envelopes and interior
nonstructural elements. Remove elements that pose a contamination risk
to building occupants, and upgrade components that would improve
energy and water efficiency such as mechanical systems and plumbing
fixtures. Quantify the extent of building reuse.
MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse 1-22 points
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Intent
To reuse building materials and products to reduce demand for virgin P. O. Box 591, 2101 Kennedy Rd., Janesville, WI 53547, USA
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LEED™ VERSION 3 construction, ensure that the specified local materials are installed, and
quantify the total percentage of local materials installed. Consider a
range of environmental, economic and performance attributes when
selecting products and materials.
Potential Technologies & Strategies
Hufcor operable and accordion partitions and moveable glasswall panels
Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into the building are manufactured in Janesville, WI USA. Select paired and omni
design, and research potential material suppliers. Consider salvaged partitions are manufactured by Corflex, the authorized Hufcor licensee in
materials such as beams and posts, flooring, paneling, doors and Quebec, Canada.
frames, cabinetry and furniture, brick, and decorative items.

MR Credit 6: Rapidly Renewable Materials 1 point

MR Credit 4: Recycled Content 1-22 points
Intent
Intent To reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials and long-cycle
To increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled renewable materials by replacing them with rapidly renewable materials.
content materials, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction Requirements
and processing of virgin materials.
Use rapidly renewable building materials and products for 2.5% of the
Requirements total value of all building materials and products used in the project,
Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer based on cost. Rapidly renewable building materials and products are
recycled content plus 1/2 of the pre-consumer content constitutes at made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter
least 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total value of the materials in cycle.
the project. Potential Technologies & Strategies
The minimum percentage materials recycled for each point threshold is Establish a project goal for rapidly renewable materials, and identify
as follows: products and suppliers that can support achievement of this goal.
Consider materials such as bamboo, wool, cotton insulation, agrifiber,
Recycled Content Points linoleum, wheatboard, strawboard and cork. During construction, ensure
10% - 1 that the specified renewable materials are installed.
20% - 2
Hufcor products can be customized to incorporate Rapidly Renewable
The recycled content value of a material assembly is determined by Materials.
weight. The recycled fraction of the assembly is then multiplied by the
cost of assembly to determine the recycled content value. MR Credit 7: Certified Wood 1 point
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items Intent
such as elevators cannot be included in this calculation. Include only To encourage environmentally responsible forest management.
materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture may be Requirements
included if it is included consistently in MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse
through MR Credit 7: Certified Wood. Use a minimum of 50% (based on cost) of wood-based materials and
products that are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship
Potential Technologies & Strategies Council's principles and criteria, for wood building components. These
Establish a project goal for recycled content materials, and identify components include at a minimum, structural framing and general
material suppliers that can achieve this goal. During construction, dimensional framing, flooring, sub-flooring, wood doors and finishes.
ensure that the specified recycled content materials are installed.
Consider a range of environmental, economic and performance Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Wood
attributes when selecting products and materials. products purchased for temporary use on the project (e.g., formwork,
bracing, scaffolding, sidewalk protection, and guard rails) may be
To receive a breakdown of recycled product content and recyclable included in the calculation at the project team's discretion. If any such
product percentages please contact your local Hufcor distributor or visit materials are included, all such materials must be included in the
our web site at www.hufcor.com. calculation. If such materials are purchased for use on multiple projects,
the applicant may include these materials for only one project, at its
discretion. Furniture may be included if it is included consistently in MR
MR Credit 5: Regional Materials 1-22 points Credits 3, Materials Reuse, through MR Credit 7, Certified Wood.

Intent Potential Technologies & Strategies

To increase demand for building materials and products that are Establish a project goal for FSC-certified wood products and identify
extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby supporting the suppliers that can achieve this goal. During construction, ensure that the
use of indigenous resources and reducing the environmental impacts FSC-certified wood products are installed and quantify the total
resulting from transportation. percentage of FSC-certified wood products installed.

Requirements
Use building materials or products that have been extracted, harvested INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the project
site for a minimum of 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total materials IEQ Credit 4.1: Low-EEmitting Materials-A
Adhesives And Sealants 1 Point
value. If only a fraction of a product or material is extracted, harvested, Intent
or recovered and manufactured locally, then only that percentage (by
weight) can contribute to the regional value. The minimum percentage To reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous,
regional materials for each point threshold is as follows: irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well being of installers and
occupants.
Regional Materials Points
Requirements
10% - 1
20% - 2 All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building (i.e.,
inside of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site) must comply
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items with the following requirements as applicable to the project scope:
such as elevators and equipment must not be included in this
calculation. Include only materials permanently installed in the project.
Furniture may be included if it is included consistently in MR Credit 3:
Materials Reuse through MR Credit 7: Certified Wood. World Leader In Flexible Space Management™
Potential Technologies & Strategies
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materials and material suppliers that can achieve this goal. During 800-542-2371, ext 214 • 608-756-1241 • Fax: 608-758-8253
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LEED™ VERSION 3 medium density fiberboard (MDF), plywood, wheatboard, strawboard,
panel substrates and door cores. Materials considered fixtures, furniture
and equipment (FF&E) are not considered base building elements and
• Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant Primers must comply with South are not included.
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168. Volatile Potential Technologies & Strategies
organic compound (VOC) limits listed in the table below correspond to
an effective date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7, Specify wood and agrifiber products that contain no added urea-
2005. formaldehyde resins. Specify laminating adhesives for field and shop-
applied assemblies that contain no added urea-
formaldehyde resins. Review product cut sheets, material
safety data (MSD) sheets, signed attestations or other
official literature from the manufacturer.

IEQ Credit 8.2: Daylight and Views-VViews 1 point

Intent
To provide building
occupants a
connection to the
outdoors through
the introduction of
daylight and views
into the regularly
occupied areas of
the building.
Requirements
Achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoor environment
via vision glazing between 30 inches and 90 inches
above the finish floor for building occupants in 90% of
all regularly occupied areas. Determine the area with a
direct line of sight by totaling the regularly occupied
square footage that meets the following criteria:
• In plan view, the area is within sight lines drawn from
perimeter vision glazing.
• In section view, a direct sight line can be drawn from
the area to perimeter vision glazing.
• Aerosol Adhesives must comply with Green Seal Standard for The line of sight may be drawn through interior glazing. For private
Commercial Adhesives GS-36 requirements in effect on October 19, offices, the entire square footage of the office may be counted if 75% or
2000. more of the area has a direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing.
For multi-occupant spaces, the actual square footage with a direct line
Aerosol Adhesives VOC Limit of sight to perimeter vision glazing is counted.
General purpose mist spray 65% voCs by weight Potential Technologies & Strategies
General purpose web spray 55% voCs by weight Design the space to maximize daylighting and view opportunities.
Strategies to consider include lower partitions, interior shading devices,
Special purpose aerosol adhesives 70% voCs by weight interior glazing and automatic photocell-based controls.
(all types)
Summary of Prerequisites and credits in the LEED 2009 for New
Potential technologies & Strategies Construction and Major Renovations:
Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents. Ensure that VOC • Sustainable Sites (SS)
limits are clearly stated in each section of the specifications where • Water Efficiency (WE)
adhesives and sealants are addressed. Common products to evaluate • Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
include general construction adhesives, flooring adhesives, fire- • Materials and Resources (MR)
stopping sealants, caulking, duct sealants, plumbing adhesives and • Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
cove base adhesives. Review product cut sheets, material safety data • Innovation in Design (ID)
(MSD) sheets, signed attestations or other official literature from the • Regional Priority (RP)
manufacturer clearly identifying the VOC contents or compliance with
referenced standards. LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations certifications
are awarded according to the following scale:
Certified 40-49 points
IEQ Credit 4.4: Low-EEmitting Materials-C
Composite Wood And Agrifiber Silver 50-59 points
Products 1 point Gold 60-79 points
Platinum 80 points and above
Intent
To reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous,
irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and
occupants.
Requirements
Composite wood and agrifiber products used on the interior of the
building (i.e., inside the weatherproofing system) must contain no World Leader In Flexible Space Management™
added urea-formaldehyde resins. Laminating adhesives used to fabricate
on-site and shop-applied composite wood and agrifiber assemblies
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must not contain added urea-formaldehyde resins.
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LEED™ VERSION 3 Plymouth, Wisconsin, Environmental Stewardship Award
for the Hufcor energy-efficient lighting project in its
310,000 square foot manufacturing facilities. Hufcor is
saving 383,000 kilowatts hours (kWh) annually and 7.66
Hufcor continues to be a leader in developing new and million kWh over the sustainable lifetime of the lighting
innovative products, and maintains a strong conviction to fixtures.
building a better, more sustainable future.
Specific Green methods employed at Hufcor manufacturing
Hufcor is committed to being an industry leader when it locations include:
comes to protecting the environment, by reducing
pollutants and minimizing our environmental impact on air, • Increased insulation in the manufacturing area
water and land. For more than a decade, Hufcor has • Eliminating and/or repairing air and water leaks
utilized a "Green" approach to manufacturing and energy
consumption and has increased the percentage of • More efficient heating and makeup air units
materials that we recycle, reuse, repair, restock, or return • Selecting less toxic materials with reduced emissions of
for salvage. Conversely, during the same period, we have VOC's
decreased energy consumption and harmful emissions.
• Use of setback thermostats
Hufcor scrap reduction and recycling programs focus on
the following materials: • All four-color marketing literature
is printed on recyclable papers using soy-based inks
• Aluminum Extrusions, and Cutting Scrap
• Energy efficient office and facility lighting
• Cardboard
• Marketing plans call for more online, digital assets vs.
• Carpet, Vinyl, Fabric, Covering Materials printing.
• Containers, Shipping Materials • Hufcor continues to
• Newsprint/Magazines be a leader in
developing new and
• Plastics innovative products,
• Steel, Stock and Coil and maintains a
strong conviction to
• Wood building a better,
Hufcor Green manufacturing practices and product benefits more sustainable
include: future.
Loose face construction:
• Reduces the use of adhesives that others use to adhere
their faces to their frames Hufcor is a member of the USGBC.
• Allows for faster, more efficient disassemble for material Hufcor supplies job specific LEED submittals
recovery after the product life cycle upon request.
• Repair in the field is easy and does not require tear
downs Hufcor operable partitions, accordion partitions
Product shipments utilize reusable panel racks thus and moveable glasswall partitions are
reducing installation waste customizable to incorporate green components.
Hufcor sources raw materials locally, reducing energy drain
of raw materials-to-install.
Hufcor glasswall products are nearly 90% recyclable.
Hufcor glasswall manufacturing process plan calls for
using the same container for shipping from the supplier,
during assembly and shipping to the job site reducing
packaging waste.
Low VOC adhesives
Hufcor Earns Environmental Stewardship Award From Orion
Energy Systems
World Leader In Flexible Space Management™
December, 2003: Hufcor receives Orion Energy Systems of
P. O. Box 591, 2101 Kennedy Rd., Janesville, WI 53547, USA
800-542-2371, ext 214 • 608-756-1241 • Fax: 608-758-8253
email: [email protected] • www.hufcor.com