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the Y at Metro Health Village Photo courtesy of Design Plus Clay brick of two different colors and two sizes was chosen for distinction and visual interest at the Spartan Stores YMCA. Terra Cotta’s 9% and ivory’s 25% recycled content contribute to the leed points requiring at least 20% of total project materials to contain recycled content. Masonry contributes heavily to the points sought under MATERIALS & RESOURCES, as well. Two points for diverting more than 75% of total Construction Waste , two points, plus one innovation and design Process point, for greatly exceeding Recycled Content of construction materials. Brick, block, mortar and grout all contain recycled content, as does steel used in masonry structural reinforcing and anchoring support systems. Two more points for utilizing at least 20% of Materials extracted, Processed and Manufactured Regionally . Specifically, the CMU, manufactured less than 10 miles from the job site, contained raw materials extracted from as few as 20 miles away. # " ! -! InDOOR EnVIROnMEnTAL QUALITY benefits from masonry in the credits of Construction iAQ Management Plan, during Construction , (one point) as using masonry as backup and finish not only elimi nates the need for more products, it precludes respiratory irritants like dust present during drywall instal lation. A final point for Thermal Comfort, design for its thermal mass property, or ability to slowly absorb heat and slowly release it back into a space. Points are also being sought for low-emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings for low VOC paint used on no-VOC producing CMU. &*!)+(!''( #'' #(*(, -)!!, &($$#$!( -$#$&"'($%'#$#)&($#' -!'$#'(&)($#$#(' -) #', %%!($# -$!(&&(#'(!!&' -#&'&$)(*(, )!(, SE Michigan Outstate stonycreekservices.com Serving the Great Lakes states and beyond for over 30 years | Specialists in spray foam application 28 MASONRY EDG E / thestorypole Vol 6 No 4 Integrated Design The commitment to sustainability went beyond LEED, however. It ties back to the mission and vision of the YMCA to provide programs that build healthy bodies and be a leader in building strong kids, families and communities. The Y doesn’t just do this by providing a track, pool and exercise equipment, but by contributing to the sustainability of the planet by choosing abundant, local environmentally-safe building materials to build an energy-efficient building that looks great, lasts a long time and doesn’t compromise the air quality, health or comfort of its employees, guests or neighbors. The YMCA had goals of its own that it wanted to achieve and Design Plus uses LEED certification as a minimum baseline. Project Manager, Craig Janetzke shares that it is Design Plus’ standard practice to integrate the LEED process and checklist as part of the design schematic. Working closely with construction manager Rockford Construction assisted with the added perspective for associated costs, crucial for projects with public and/or philanthropic funding sources. masonryedge.com