Source: Lafarge North America Inc.

To help design professionals save time on their next sustainable project, Lafarge has introduced a newly improved version of its interactive online product guide for LEED project certification. The enhanced, easy-to-use product evaluation web tool features more comprehensive information on Lafarge construction materials that can be specified to help meet green building requirements under the LEED rating system.

In addition to searching information on an array of the company's cement and gypsum products, users can now research which lightweight aggregates, concrete, and asphalt materials best meet the environmental and performance needs of their project. The online guide can be searched by product or LEED credit category. Each search result will display the product name, image, and description; list the LEED credit categories it applies to; and provide an explanation of how the product satisfies credit requirements. Credit categories include Sustainable Site Selection, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design. The search result will also display contact information for a Lafarge representative to assist with product or project questions.

“This next-generation of our online Guide is a great way for architects, engineers and other specifiers to access Lafarge products and LEED credit information quickly and efficiently, wherever and whenever they need it,” said Andrew Pinneke, LEED AP and technical marketing coordinator for Lafarge.

More information on the online Lafarge Product Guide for LEED Project Certification, can be found at http://certguide.lafarge-na.com. The Guide can also be accessed on the home page of the Lafarge North America Web site at www.lafarge-na.com.