These LEED products are currently available:

1. LEED - v3.0 for New Construction and Major Renovations
2. LEED - for Homes
3. LEED - for Core and Shell
4. LEED – for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintanance
5. LEED – for Commercial Interiors
6. LEED - for Schools
7. LEED - for Retail
8. LEED - for Healthcare
9. LEED - for Neighborhood Development (in pilot stage)

Detailed information on the LEED program and project certification process is available from USGBC at http://www.usgbc.org/. The program outlines the intent, requirements, technologies, and strategies for meeting each credit. Credits are broken down into individual points. A building requires at least 40 points for certification in LEED-NC v3.0. Silver, gold, and platinum levels are also available.

LEED Certification Levels

• Certified 40 - 49 Points
• Silver 50 - 59 Points
• Gold 60 - 79 Points
• Platinum 80-110 Points

These plaques below were presented to all the Florida schools and Colleges who have chosen to follow the LEED sysytem of  building Green by The US Green Building Council.
The Tampa Bay Rays and The Local Chapter of the USGBC presented these to the schools.
 
These plaques were made from Suwannee River Reclaimed River wood and the outter
ring is compressed Sunflower Seeds.
 

USF ST. Petersburg, Florida ~  Kirei Board Wall Panels
  

Kirei Board is a strong,lightweight, durable environmentally friendly substitute for wood-usable in furniture, cabinetry, casework, and interior design elements. Manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw and no-added-formaldehyde adhesive, Kirei Board brings a beautiful new element to modern interior design.

Environmental Benefits
Kirei Board reduces forest clear-cutting, air pollution and landfill use. The sorghum stalks used in the manufacture of Kirei Board are a rapidly renewable resource left after the edible portion of the plant is harvested.

 
Reduced Waste
Until now, these stalks have been discarded or burned, adding to landfill waste and pollution. Kirei Board helps reduce this waste and ease deforestation by substituting for wood.

 
Zero VOC
In addition, Kirei Board is made using a non-toxic adhesive that does not emit toxic formaldehyde. Kirei Board can be an excellent way to help your projects qualify for LEED credit for environmentally friendly construction.
 
Kirei Board Adhesive
Kirei Board is manufactured using KR Bond, a water based polymer-isocyanate adhesive. Formaldehyde-free KR Bond does not contribute harmful Volatile organic Compounds (VOC's) to the indoor atmosphere.
 


 



 
 
Creative Contractors really make great Green buildings...


LEED Project #3 LEED Gold and won award for
Best LEED Commercial Building in Florida from Florida USGBC

We done the Countertops and Wall cladding with Paperstone.
Some of the other materials being used are Shetkastone, Lumistone, Vetrazzo, and Bamboo Plywood.

Magnify Bank knows that Design has to be Sustainable as well, that will explain the unique inlays in the countertops...
please check back for finished project pictures


 

The ice cream exterior counters were made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper composite
and ice cream toppings for the theme.
 
Sprinkles, Frosted Cherries, Nuts       Gummy Worms, Pecans, Jelly Beans
 
Pecans, Jelly Beans, M & M's            Sprinkles around the edge
 
These pictures below are to show you how Paperstone is great for outdoor applications...Water is not a concern..as you can see the water cannot penetrate...it is a non-pourous surface. 
As you scroll down you will see how it was used as a shower surround for the Magnify Bank.. (It encourages employees to bike it to work and then shower)



Here are some work in progress pictures, we are really having a good time
fabricating these Countertops...
Below we have the Plum PaperStone with an Inlay perfect for the
Magnify Bank... Credit Cards, Money Flakes, and Old CD's


  
Peek-a-Boo... please check back for professional and finished pictures
 

The Magnify Bank Display Case        
 
 
Yes, The 100% post-consumer paperstone can be used as wall cladding as well as shower surrounds

 

 

Look at the toilet seat...Boring!          Now that's a toilet seat!!!!!
  
The Magnify logo is the inlay that also glows in the dark  
  

We also provided Paperstone signage to match the wall cladding
 
This top is located in the educational area..Would like a cup of coffee?
 
Coffee beans, Mirror chips , Green glass make up this inlay that glows
 


Johnny Sterling, Hugh Simon, John Santarpia, Gene McDonald
They really know how to have a grand opening for a bank
   
The tables below were made with currency, The expired money was shredded and used to make these tops. We then edged them with Glow-in-the-Dark Lumistone which also was used as the recylce logo inlay on top
 
                            The mountains of expired currency...
                           
transformed into these table tops, which can be used for other applications
 

 
The tables bases were made with Amber Edge Bamboo


 

a Grass Paperstone shelf                      a small Mocha/ Bamboo table
 
Grass Paperstone with Lumistone edge that has a various dollar bill inlay

This one was a challenge and we still have to "REFRESH" it up to
satisfy our standards..we will post better pictures soon..





This white edge also glows in the dark...
 

 
The color below is the Plum Paperstone



What a Great Looking Building...

Please click on below to see videos
http://www.gogreenpolkcounty.com/

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LEED Project #2 
 Awarded LEED Gold

 

  

 
below we show how Little Miss Taylor is making her own Inlay mix for her bathroom countertop...The inlay is a mixture of Glow-in-the-dark crumbles and seashells.

 
 
Lights on...                                          Lights off...
 
The bathroom countertop is now a night light that does not need to use electricity ...pretty neat?
                                                                             
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LEED Project #1         
The link in yellow gives all the details about The First LEED Gold Home
 in St. Petersburg, Florida
 http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=5109
   

 
Hugh Simon below made a nice workbench with the EnviroGLAS Slab crate