ASTM E2129-18 PDF Download

ASTM E2129-18 is a standard practice that provides instructions for collecting data in order to assess the sustainability of building products. The purpose of this standard is to inform decisions related to the construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of buildings with the goal of promoting sustainability and sustainable development.

The users of this practice include various building industry professionals such as planners, developers, architects, engineers, interior designers, contractors, owners, financial organizations, government agencies, and other building professionals. It is important to note that while this practice facilitates a preliminary assessment of sustainability, additional detailed and technical information may be needed to adequately assess specific needs for specific applications.

The standard emphasizes the need to quantify complex sustainability data in relation to building industry information tools. It provides a format for collecting data that relates commonly accepted sustainability principles to building industry data collection methods. It also highlights the importance of considering other building product attributes, such as embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, that can significantly impact the overall sustainability of a building product.

The format for data collection outlined in this standard aims to facilitate a cost-effective and efficient assessment of sustainability issues related to building materials. It addresses five criteria categories: selection and acquisition of materials, manufacturing process, operational performance, impact on indoor environmental quality, and corporate environmental policy. The standard also provides guidelines for interpreting the data obtained and encourages users to review each question and associated comments to account for unique characteristics of building products and applications.