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Photo courtesy-Spark Productions Brick was used as the primary exterior building material for the first LEED-certified elementary school.
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mal waste and recyclability, contribute points when using brick
in the LEED® rating system. The Council now partners with
local governments on incentive programs that support the
"building green" principle - a natural fit for brick.
Brick was used as the primary exterior building material for
the first LEED-certified elementary school built in the United
States. Completed in 2002, the Third Creek Elementary School
in Statesville, N.C., spans 10 acres and brick is a contributor to
its eco-friendly design and public safety features.
Christine A. Subasic, P.E., LEED A.P., is active on commit-
tees within the USGBC and serves as a consultant to The
Masonry Society. When asked about the role brick can play in
sustainable design, Subasic said, "Brick masonry can play an
integral role in sustainable design because it embodies many of
the characteristics desirable in sustainable design: durability,
minimal maintenance, no off-gassing (no VOCs), good
acoustic performance, thermal storage capability, and it is made
from an abundant natural resource [clay]."
According to Michael Chandler of Chandler Build-Design
Creative Construction in Chapel Hill, N.C., brick offers a good
exterior foundation, creating a seamless, safe flow between the
interior and exterior of a home. As a builder who has con-
structed homes with a strong emphasis in using green concepts
for more than 16 years, he said that while it's paramount to
incorporate eco-friendly design and safety features into public
buildings, it's equally important to incorporate these same ben-
efits into residential structures. "There are a number of benefits
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