Sustainable Design
Concrete and Sustainability
Sustainable development is a goal of communities everywhere. Strong materials and smart, durable construction are essential. That’s why the design and construction industries rely on cement and concrete. The oldest and most widely used material in history also has the longest lifespan.
Green Rating Systems
Quantifying sustainability relies on rating systems, or frameworks, to help us define what an environmentally responsible project in the built environment is. The rating systems look at everything from concept to design, construction to operation.
Green rating systems inform better decisions for longer-term, sustainable projects. They also provide benchmarks for recognizing sustainable achievements.
PCA recognizes green rating systems including:
The Value of Versatility
Concrete — made with cement — is an incredibly versatile material, giving structural designers a vast range of options to meet and optimize application requirements in the most sustainable way.
Concrete’s Resilience
Concrete buildings last longer, need less maintenance, and better survive disasters, reducing reconstruction and enabling quicker community recovery.
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