KASSEL IS COMMITED TO GREEN BUILDING AND WATER EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS
Kassel Sanitär gives high priority to products that address today’s water conservation concerns, as well as water quality and accessibility. With the benefit of a technological leadership that stands out from the industry norms, Kassel plays a central role in transforming electronic faucets from a hygienic & water saving product for public bathrooms into a reliable, safe and green product for public and residential use.
We are committed to providing smart water delivery solutions that maximize water savings without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of the user experience or the durability and life span of our products.
WHAT IS LEED?
LEED, a third-party design certification tool, is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™ developed by the USGBC, and is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. It encourages the global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through a set of performance criteria in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water and energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The LEED system covers a number of building institutions – from commercial buildings and universities to single-family and multifamily homes, to schools and hospitals – each with a rating system tailored to the needs of the institution. The LEED program awards cumulative credit points for all aspects of green design, including water conservation and energy efficiency.
EARNING POINTS & LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION
In the water-efficiency category of new construction rating scale, a 20 percent reduction in interior aggregate water consumption is a prerequisite for LEED qualification versus standard fixture requirements. Two LEED points are credited for achieving a 30 percent reduction, an additional point can be earned for a 35 percent reduction and one more for a 40 percent reduction.
Based on the number of points earned in the five key areas, LEED provides four levels of certification: Basic, Silver, Gold and Platinum. All certified projects receive a LEED plaque, the nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work.
PRODUCTS ORIENTED FOR LEED
From faucets and showerheads to aerators, Kassel Sanitär has hundreds of water-efficient products. All of the products are designed to help environmentally conscious developers, property owners, architects and builders conserve water and lower energy costs while contributing to maximizing LEED points. Kassel Sanitär faucets and flush valves achieve maximum scores for water conservation and LEED points (credits); we provide water-efficient solutions that maintain the habits of a population without sacrificing design –all while increasing efficiency, performance and reliability.
HOW CAN KASSEL PRODUCTS ACHIEVE LEED POINTS?
| Commercial Fixtures,Fittings and Appliances | LEED BASELINE(IP UNITS) | LEED Baseline(SI units) | Kassel best solutions(IP Units) | Kassel best solutions(IP Units) |
| Flush valves for toilets | 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) | 6 liters per flush (lpf) | Single Flush:1.28 gallons per flush(gpf)Average Dual Flush:0.89 gallons per flush(gpf) | Single Flush:4.8 liters per flush (lpf)Average Dual Flush:3.37 liters per flush (lpf) |
| Flush valves for urinals | 1.0 gallons per flush (gpf) | 3.8 liters per flush (lpf) | 0.125 gallons per flush(gpf) | 0.5 liters per flush (lpf) |
| Faucets | 0.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 psiexcept privateapplications | 1.9 Liters per minute(lpm) at 415 kPa, exceptprivate applications | 0.35 gallons per minute(gpm) at 50 psi* | 1.32 liters per minute(lpm) at 350 kPa* |
| Shower heads | 2.5 gallons per minute(gpm) at 80 psi per shower stall | 9.5 liters per minute(lpm) at 550 kPa pershower stall | 1.06 gallons per minute(gpm) at 50 psi pershower stall | 4.0 liters per minute(lpm) at 350 kPa pershower stall |
*Available on selected models. Standard 1.89 liters per minute (lpm) at 350 kPa / 0.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at 50 psi on all other models.
