Examples of high-synergy credits across certification systems
| System | Examples | Credit | Health benefits | Environmental benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEED | Low-Emitting Materials (SDGs 12 + 3) | Indoor Air Quality (EQ Credit) | Limits VOC exposure | Encourages sustainable manufacturing |
| Bike Facilities (SDGs 11 + 3) | Alternative Transportation (Location) | Promotes physical activity | Reduces car emissions | |
| WELL | Air Quality + Energy Efficiency (SDGs 3, 7, 13) | Ventilation Effectiveness (Air Feature) | Reducing indoor pollutants (VOCs, CO2) improves respiratory health | Utilizes natural ventilation and smart HVAC controls, reducing energy consumption |
| Daylight Optimization (SDGs 3, 7, 11) | Circadian Lighting Design (Light Feature) | Regulates melatonin production, enhances sleep quality, and improves productivity | Reducing reliance on artificial lighting lowers electricity demand | |
| Low-VOC Materials (SDGs 3 + 12) | Material Transparency (Materials Feature) | Reduces exposure to carcinogens (e.g. formaldehyde) | Encouraging sustainable sourcing (recycled, non-toxic materials) | |
| BREEAM | Green Roofs (SDGs 11, 3, 15) | Ecology (Land-Use Section) | Reduces urban heat islands, lowering heat stress | Enhancing biodiversity and stormwater management |
| Thermal Comfort (SDGs 3, 7, 13) | Heating/Cooling Efficiency (Energy Section) | Prevents mold growth (from poor insulation) | Lowering HVAC energy demand |
| System | Examples | Credit | Health benefits | Environmental benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEED | Low-Emitting Materials (SDGs 12 + 3) | Indoor Air Quality (EQ Credit) | Limits VOC exposure | Encourages sustainable manufacturing |
| Bike Facilities (SDGs 11 + 3) | Alternative Transportation (Location) | Promotes physical activity | Reduces car emissions | |
| WELL | Air Quality + Energy Efficiency (SDGs 3, 7, 13) | Ventilation Effectiveness (Air Feature) | Reducing indoor pollutants (VOCs, CO2) improves respiratory health | Utilizes natural ventilation and smart HVAC controls, reducing energy consumption |
| Daylight Optimization (SDGs 3, 7, 11) | Circadian Lighting Design (Light Feature) | Regulates melatonin production, enhances sleep quality, and improves productivity | Reducing reliance on artificial lighting lowers electricity demand | |
| Low-VOC Materials (SDGs 3 + 12) | Material Transparency (Materials Feature) | Reduces exposure to carcinogens (e.g. formaldehyde) | Encouraging sustainable sourcing (recycled, non-toxic materials) | |
| BREEAM | Green Roofs (SDGs 11, 3, 15) | Ecology (Land-Use Section) | Reduces urban heat islands, lowering heat stress | Enhancing biodiversity and stormwater management |
| Thermal Comfort (SDGs 3, 7, 13) | Heating/Cooling Efficiency (Energy Section) | Prevents mold growth (from poor insulation) | Lowering HVAC energy demand |
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