Bendheim’s channel glass, manufactured by Glasfabrik Lamberts of Germany, now carries both an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a Health Product Declaration (HPD), supporting architects and designers’ demands for sustainability, say company officials.
Bendheim is the exclusive North American representative for Glasfabrik Lamberts U-profiled (channel) glass. The lightweight, self-supporting glass channels aim to enable designers to create walls of glass uninterrupted by metal framing.
What Bendheim says
“This news reflects our dedication to information transparency, equipping professionals with the knowledge to make environmentally responsible choices,” says Bendheim Vice President of Corporate Development Rodrigo Menino.
“Through our Building a Clear Future program, we are striving to advance sustainability in every aspect of our operations,” Menino adds. “Supporting our partners in design with this vital information is a logical next step.”
“The strong working relationship between Bendheim and Lamberts dates back to the early days of our company,” says Bendheim President Donald Jayson. “Channel glass is both beautiful and practical, and it is a great source of pride to partner with Lamberts, a manufacturer who shares our values on sustainability.”
About EPDs and HPDs
EPDs quantify a product’s environmental impacts throughout its life cycle, including its carbon footprint. HPDs disclose the material composition of the product, including any known implications for human health. Both types of documentation provide credits towards LEED certification. HPDs also support compliance with WELL, Cradle-to-Cradle and other green building standards.
A copy of the EPD for Bendheim channel glass is available here, and a copy of the HPD is available here.
