Pavement (Pervious/ High Al<strong>be</strong>do)The selection of pavement for roads, parking area and walkways hasa great influence on s<strong>to</strong>rmwater management and Heat Island Effect.Pervious pavement and light color Pavement should <strong>be</strong> preferred.LEED Credits:SS 6.1, SS 6.2, SS 7.1Important Points:Pervious and LightColor (high al<strong>be</strong>do)BASF Asia Pacific (India) Pvt. Ltd.,Products: Construction Chemicals, Insulation,Pervious PavementContact: Himanshu Agrawal, himanshu.agrawal@basf.com, Phone +91 22 6791-7400Address: Thane-Belapur Road, Turbhe, 400 705 Navi Mumbai, Phone +91 22 6791-7400Wall Materials and PartitionsThe selection of construction materials influences THERMALPERFORMANCE of the building in a great manner (whichinfluences the energy performance) this is reflected throughthe U-value. Other important parameters are weight, waterresistance, fire resistance, sound insulation and intallation time.Materials with a high recycled content and local productionshould <strong>be</strong> preferred.LEED Credits:EA 1.0, MR 4.1 & 4.2, MR 5.1 &5.2, IAQ 4.4 (Agrifi<strong>be</strong>r)Important Points:Low U-value, recycled content,local manufacturedEVEREST INDUSTRIES LTDProducts: Fibre Cement BoardsAdvantages of the product: Strength, durability, density,with added resistance against moisture, fire and termite.<strong>Green</strong> Aspects of the product: Contributes <strong>to</strong>wards severalLEED points for your <strong>Green</strong> buildings, Up <strong>to</strong> 50% savingsin electricity, Up <strong>to</strong> 30% savings in water consumption,Contribution <strong>to</strong> thermal and acoustic values, Durableproduct for sustainable buildings, Relocatable Material.Contact: Mr. Ami<strong>to</strong><strong>be</strong>roi ami<strong>to</strong><strong>be</strong>roi@everestind.comWebsite: www.basf-india.comAddress: A 32 Mohan Coop Ind EstateMathura Road, New Delhi 110044. Phone: 011 - 40512369Lafarge Boral Gypsum India Pvt. Ltd.Products: wall and ceiling solutions, gypsumboards, standard and technical metal systems forceilings and partition, an aesthetic range of ceiling tiles, withjointing compounds and complete accessories.Advantages of the product: Fire resistance, Acoustics,High Aesthetics, Applications in Wet Areas, Leightweight,Sustainable, Faster & safer <strong>to</strong> install with strong tech support.<strong>Green</strong> Aspects of the product: LaGyp systems can contributeseveral points <strong>to</strong> the green buildings under the LEED ratingContact: Mr Purnendu Verma,purnendu.verma@in.lafarge.comAddress: 33B, Sec<strong>to</strong>r 32, Gurgaon. Phone: 0124 478 8888InsulationInsulation of Roof and Walls is vital for an energy efficientbuilding. It will help <strong>to</strong> reduce energy consumption, downsizeequipment, and create a more comfortable indoor environment.It will also <strong>be</strong>nefit a long lasting waterproofing of the building.The used materials should indicate a low U-value (the lower the<strong>be</strong>tter), and locally manufactured.LEED Credits:EA 1.0, MR 4.1 & 4.2, MR5.1 & 5.2Important Points:Low U-value, localmanufacturedSupreme PetrochemProducts: Insuboard for RoofInsulationContact: Nilesh Sonawane,nilesh_sonawane@spl.co.inPhone: 09929293439www.insuboard.comRockwool India Ltd.Products: Rockwool InsulationAdvantages of the product: One of the most vitalproperties of rockwool is its ability <strong>to</strong> withstand temperatures of more than 1000°c.Properly used, rockwool acts as a fire resistant barrier, which can provide those vital extraminutes for rescuing people.<strong>Green</strong> Aspects of the product: Rockwool insulation is one of few products that can save morethan 100 times the energy used for its manufacture. It conserves scarce energy resources andreduces air pollution and CO2 emissions by minimizing the combustion of fuel.Contact: cus<strong>to</strong>mersupport@rockwoolindia.com Website: www.rockwoolindia.comAddress: 4th Floor, ‘B’ Block, Laxmi Cy<strong>be</strong>r City, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084BASF, details see previous page under Pavement<strong>Inspired</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> GREEN I Volume 9 I 23