Building Green
At Metallic Building Systems, we are committed to delivering sustainable construction solutions. We collaborate with customers to support their eco-friendly objectives and secure Green Building certifications, offering cost-effective and durable designs. Discover how Metallic blends sustainability with high-performance metal building systems.
The Advantage of a Metal Building for Your Green Project
Metal buildings excel in sustainability, balancing energy efficiency with local code compliance. For budget-conscious projects, selecting metal is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. Metal offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratios for sleek, durable designs that require minimal upkeep. Stylish, recyclable, and built to endure, metal buildings are an ideal choice for eco-conscious construction.
CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS – USGBC MEMBER SINCE FEB 22, 2008
Cornerstone Building Brands is an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council, the foremost coalition of leaders working to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. Our vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Metallic Building Systems embeds sustainability into every project. According to the USGBC, LEED® buildings conserve energy, water, and resources while reducing waste and enhancing human health. We help you meet your green goals by:
Enhancing environmental performance through waste reduction and resource conservation.
Boosting economic outcomes with potential for higher ROI.
Supporting LEED certification
Reach Your Sustainable Building Goals
Recyclability, Durability & Low Costs
- Metallic’s steel products, including roof and wall panels, are nearly 100% recyclable and contain 30%-50% recycled content.
- Metal panels resist fire, wind, and insects, ensuring durability and minimizing waste.
- Low maintenance and operating costs enhance your building’s economic performance.
Energy Efficiency
Our pre-engineered metal buildings offer a range of insulation options to help minimize energy costs and reduce environmental impact. Uniform framing offers flexibility in insulation types, while Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) provide high R-values, meeting IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 standards. Metallic’s LEED-compliant cool roofs reflect solar heat, helping to further lower energy use.
Product Transparency
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Metallic’s LEED Credit Guide
Our detailed chart outlines how Metallic Building Systems supports earning LEED certification credits.
LEED®-Star Building Systems Credit Guide
| Name | Description | Number of Points² |
Reason |
| SS Credit Heat Island Reduction | Option 1. Nonroof and Roof | 1 | Several of Star’s colors meet the low- and low-sloped roof requirements of this credit. |
| EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance | Option 2. Parking Under Cover | Option 1 – Up to 18
Option 2 – Up to 6 |
By deploying parking covers with Star metal roof products, 1 point is earned for 75% of spaces covered, and an exemplary performance point can be earned for 100% of spaces covered and achieving both options 1 and 2. |
| MR Credit Sourcing of Raw Materials | Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices | 1 | Depending on the nature of the project, Star metal building systems will contain between 27% and 79% recycled steel by weight5 (Post-consumer + ½ Pre-consumer.) |
| MR Credit | Option 1. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) | 1 | MBMA industry-wide EPDs are available for Primary Structural Steel Frame Components, Secondary Structural Steel Frame Components, and Roll Formed Metal Wall and Roof Panels |
Notes:
- This table assumes LEED NC v4 unless otherwise noted.
- LEED® requirements are based on all materials under the project contract, of which the metal building is only a portion. Actual requirements may not be achieved once all materials are considered. Credit values shown on this table reflect those available, not necessarily those that are earned for a given project.
- The use of cool roof colors may not be allowed in the energy code used for your project. In colder climates, darker roof colors may result in optimal energy performance. Consult your design professional for local requirements and guidance.
- The claiming of Exemplary Performance points may be limited.
- Using the US Steel Recycling Institute industry averages for October 2012. Many steel products contain 90% or higher recycled content if manufactured by the electric arc furnace process, so it may be beneficial to obtain actual information from the manufacturer rather than relying on the default value.
- For more information about LEED and the USGBC’s requirements for LEED Certification, please visit their site here.
- LEED FAQ’s