Sustainability
Episode 8: Role of EPDs and HPDs in sustainable construction
Plus, meet the new EVOLVE family of sustainable gypsum boards and learn its role in lowering a project’s embodied carbon
Whether it’s a project seeking LEED status, an architectural firm participating in the AIA 2030 Commitment or a construction company aiming to achieve carbon reduction goals, sustainability documentation such as Environmental Product Declarations and Health Product Declarations are essential to today’s construction world.
Join host Chris Whitmire, Amy Hockett, national marketing manager - architectural services & sustainability, and Scott Hughes, construction design manager, for a conversation about these material transparency documents. The trio also delves into the EVOLVE™ family of products, the latest sustainable solution from Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, an affiliate of National Gypsum Company.
Listeners will learn:
- The role EPDs and HPDs play in sustainable construction
- What’s included in a life cycle assessment
- How to use an EPD
- What’s in an HPD
- How to use an HPD
- Which sustainability programs require EPDs and HPDs
- Where to find sustainability documents on nationalgypsum.com
- How EVOLVE products are manufactured to have lower embodied carbon compared to traditional gypsum boards
Want to know more:
- Read the Understanding EPDs and HPDs in Modern Construction blog article
- Explore the Simplifying Environmental Documentation Terms blog article
- Visit our library of sustainability documents and sort by type, manufacturer or product family to quickly find those you need
- Discover the EVOLVE family of products
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The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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