PPG Architectural Glasses—
Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM
PPG is proud to be the first and only glass manufacturer in the U.S. to earn Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification for our entire collection of architectural glass products. View the complete list of Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM architectural glass products.
Cradle to Cradle Certification was developed by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry to rate building products based on how they perform in a finished building, what materials they are made from, how they are manufactured and the impact they have on the environment once their life cycle as a building product is over. Achieving Cradle to Cradle Certification at the silver level signifies PPG’s commitment to environmental stewardship and is a benchmark of our dedication to developing and enhancing sustainable products.
To request samples of any of the Cradle to Cradle Certified products listed above, Click here or call us at 1.888.774.4332 for more information.
Benefits of Cradle to Cradle Certification
As green building practices continue to evolve and you seek new ways to minimize the environmental impact of buildings and contribute to healthier ecosystems, one way to achieve your objectives is through the use of products, such as PPG glass, that are Cradle to Cradle Certified.
Cradle to Cradle Certified products may also be valuable if you are seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for your building projects. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, which administers LEED certification, building projects may be eligible to earn one point in the “Innovation in Design” category if the percentage of Cradle to Cradle Certified products used in their construction equals at least 2.5 percent of the project’s total materials cost.
To learn more about how PPG achieved Cradle to Cradle Certification, review our brochure.
PPG Glass, Environmentally Friendly and Energy Efficient
For decades, PPG has been committed to making products that not only meet our customers' demanding requirements but also help to sustain a healthy global environment. Since introducing the first spectrally selective glass in 1934, PPG has been a leading manufacturer of environmentally progressive architectural glass products that help boost a building’s energy efficiency and minimize its carbon footprint.
Our advanced architectural glasses, such as our Solarban® solar control, low-e glasses and Oceans of Color® spectrally selective tinted glasses can contribute to green building projects through their ability to transmit light and block solar heat, which can minimize reliance on artificial lighting and air conditioning.
In a recent study using the country’s most sophisticated energy modeling software, Solarban® solar control, low-e glasses were shown to reduce HVAC equipment costs and lower annual energy costs in a prototypical eight-story, window-walled office building by up to 13 percent when they were specified instead of less sophisticated glazing products, such as dual-pane tinted glass.
The same study showed that depending on the building’s location, annual energy-related carbon emissions were reduced by up to 300 tons, enough to equal the yearly output of more than 50 passenger vehicles. Learn more about the benefits of using PPG low-e glass.
Read the detailed study comparing the energy, economic and environmental benefits of tinted low-e glass.
Read the detailed study comparing the energy, economic and environmental benefits of transparent low-e glass
Read an article from Construction Specifier comparing the energy performance of different glass products.
Other Ways PPG Contributes to "Green" Building Projects
At PPG, we understand that “green” building is the new construction standard and that sustainability is the key to green design. That’s why we’re committed to creating and enhancing environmentally progressive products like our high performance architectural glasses, cool roof and exterior metal coatings, and low and zero-VOC paints.
To learn more about how PPG’s products contribute to green building, review our PPG Green Building Products site.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Architectural Glass Products
Solarban® solar control, low-e glasses
Solarban® z50 glass
Solarban® 70XL glass
Solarban® 60 glass
Solarban® 80 glass
Oceans of Color® spectrally selective tinted glasses
Azuria™ glass (formerly Azurlite®)
Caribia® glass
Atlantica™ glass (formerly Solargreen®)
Solexia™ glass (formerly Solex®)
Vistacool® subtly reflective, color-enriched glasses
Vistacool™ Azuria™ Glass
Vistacool™ Carbia® Glass
Vistacool™ Solargray® Glass
Solarcool® reflective tinted glasses
Solarcool® Caribia™ Glass
Solarcool® Solexia™ Glass
Solarcool® Gray Glass
Solarcool® Graylite® Glass
Earth toned performance tinted glasses
Optigray® 23 glass
Graylite® glass
Solarbronze® glass
Solargray® glass
Clear Glass
Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark of MBDC. |