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<br /> <br />Embodied Carbon Results <br />The table below shows the Global Warming Potential (GWP) results of the baseline building, with the proposed results <br />overlaid in blue, to demonstrate both which parts of the building are the most carbon-intensive and where the team <br />believes reduction is viable to achieve the 10% goal. <br />Reduction in exterior walls (insulated precast) and the roof construction (single-ply membrane with insulation and gravel <br />ballast) is not feasible because local manufacturer EPDs show a global warming potential at or over the industry average <br />available in the OneClick LCA database. The proposed design does incorporate GWP reduction in the slab-on-grade, which <br />is a major contributor, but only to the extent that the current specifications permit (a maximum of 20% fly ash) due to <br />performance and finishing concerns. The other major area for reduction is the structural steel components of the roof, <br />however these reductions are only possible if the team sources from a single manufacturer (NUCOR) whose manufacturing <br />is largely domestic and uses more renewable energy than others. Through early bidding and coordination efforts, the <br />construction team has coordinated with subcontractors to establish this procurement goal. The final construction <br />documents report for the project will be updated if needed based on submitted products. <br /> <br />20% fly ash <br />20% <br />fly ash <br />no change <br />no change <br />no change <br />improved aluminum <br />storefront <br />NUCOR steel <br />NUCOR steel