Application / LEED & Sustainable Buildings
LEED & Sustainable Buildings
Foundations & Structural Frames
Foundations & Structural Frames
Applications

Slabs-on-grade, basements, and footings for green campuses
Podium decks, cores, and columns in mixed-use LEED projects
Parking levels in high-humidity or de-icing-salt zones
Why GFRP Rebar?

70 % lower embodied CO₂ than steel → MR Credit (Materials & Resources)
Zero corrosion → reduces lifecycle repairs and material waste
Lightweight → lower transport fuel and onsite equipment usage
Why GFRP Mesh?

Crack-control layer for polished or exposed concrete finishes
Compatible with radiant-heating or low-VOC floor systems
Green Roofs, Podiums & Balconies
Green Roofs, Podiums & Balconies
Applications

Roof-garden slabs, podium terraces, green walls, water-retention areas
Exposed balconies and façade elements
Advantages

Corrosion-proof under constant moisture and fertilizer exposure
Non-conductive → no electro-galvanic interaction with aluminum façades
Enables thinner concrete sections → material savings & LEED optimization
Educational & Institutional Buildings
Educational & Institutional Buildings
Applications

Universities, research campuses, sustainable labs, and community centers
Benefits

Non-magnetic and non-conductive → safe for labs and data facilities
Long service life reduces embodied carbon over time (LCA Credit)
Improves indoor-environmental quality by eliminating rust particulates
Commercial & Corporate Campuses
Commercial & Corporate Campuses
Applications

LEED Platinum headquarters, tech parks, and innovation centers
Parking decks, water features, and structural landscape elements
Why GFRP Rebar?

Zero rust = clean architectural finishes without stains
Lighter reinforcement reduces foundation loads → optimized resource use
Ideal for integrated renewable energy infrastructure (panels, charging stations)
Coastal & High-Humidity Green Buildings
Coastal & High-Humidity Green Buildings
Applications

Sustainable resorts, marine research centers, and eco-hotels
Balconies, pools, and foundations near salt exposure
Advantages

Complete chloride-resistance → zero maintenance costs
Prevents rust leaching into eco-sensitive soils and waterways
Standards & Sustainability Alignment
Standards & Sustainability Alignment
LEED v4 / v5 MR Credits
Low-embodied carbon materials, recycled content
EN 15804 / ISO 14040
Life Cycle Assessment compliant

ACI 440.1R & ASTM D7957
FRP reinforcement design standards
WELL & Living Building Challenge
Supports non-toxic construction criteria
Technical Advantages

Property
GFRP Rebar
GFRP Mesh
Embodied CO₂
≈ 70 % lower than steel
≈ 70 % lower than steel
Corrosion Resistance
100%
100%
Recyclability
Fully recyclable fiberglass
Fully recyclable
Weight
¼ of steel
Light & easy install
Service Life
75 – 100 yrs
75 – 100 yrs
Maintenance
None
None
Example Projects

Project
Location
Application
Outcome
Google Bay View Campus
California, USA
GFRP rebar in parking and water reuse basins
Reduced embodied carbon by >60 %, maintenance-free basins
Microsoft Redmond Sustainability HQ
Washington
GFRP mesh in podium and roof slabs
Contributed to LEED Platinum certification
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Phase 2
Austin, TX
GFRP rebar for acid-free water treatment zone
Zero rust in high-humidity areas
Apple Park Solar Campus
California
GFRP rebar in underground water storage and slabs
Lightweight installation, long-term durability
University of British Columbia Bio-Commons
Canada
GFRP mesh in lab floors and façade panels
Improved thermal performance and chemical resistance
ROI & Lifecycle Impact

Factor
GFRP
Steel
Initial Cost
~1.4× steel
Low
Service Life
80 – 100 yrs
25 – 30 yrs
Maintenance
Minimal
High
Embodied Carbon
0.30 – 0.40
Baseline 1.00
LEED Credits
MR, LCA, Regional Materials eligible
Limited
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
70 % reduction in carbon footprint vs steel reinforcement
Zero corrosion = zero material waste or waterway pollution

Recyclable fiberglass and low-energy production resins
Supports LEED MR Credit for Material Optimization & Innovation
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