Brian Tobias

Brian Tobias

Brian Tobias serves as a senior product marketing analyst for Tubelite, a brand of Apogee Architectural Metals. He draws from nearly 40 years of construction industry experience and is well-versed in LEED. He can be reached at btobias@apog.com. Opinions expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the position of the National Glass Association or Glass Magazine.

How to Build Successful LCAs and EPDs

Successful Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations both start with high-quality data and support United States Green Building Council’s LEED v5 Materials and Resources requirements. Let’s look at data gathering, the LCA consultant’s role and the importance of third-party…

Expectations for EPD Development from a Fenestration Manufacturer’s Perspective

Environmental Product Declarations are becoming essential for fenestration manufacturers seeking to comply with USGBC's LEED v5 Materials and Resources credit, but developing them requires careful planning around scope, product category rules, and manufacturing data. This guide outlines five key…

LEED v5: What Do Assessment Prerequisites Mean for Fenestration?

LEED v5 focuses on decarbonization, health and resilience. With its launch, the U.S. Green Building Council achieved its most significant update since LEED 3.0 launched in 1998.

LEED v5: MR Credits Close Up

As more projects are referencing the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED v5, rating system, let’s review the updated Materials and Resources credits and the role of aluminum fenestration and framing.

A look at LEED v5 and what it means for our industry

Key changes to the new LEED v5 include separate credits for energy efficiency and carbon emissions, revamped Materials and Resources credits, and new credit opportunities for fenestration.