PremiAL: Low-Carbon Aluminum for LEED Certification

The development of real estate projects in Thailand is increasingly focusing on sustainable "Green Building" design. Achieving a globally recognized certification such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), not only reduces long-term operational costs but also enhances corporate image, increases property value, and meets the growing market demand for energy-efficient buildings.

To elevate your project to meet LEED standards—ranging from Certified (40-49 points) up to the prestigious Platinum level (80 points and above)—selecting the right sustainable building materials is a critical strategy.

PremiAL: Low-Carbon Aluminum Engineered for LEED Success

PremiAL by LIXIL is a groundbreaking low-carbon aluminum innovation. Specifically, the PremiAL R100 series is manufactured using 100% recycled aluminum scrap, achieving an exceptional 97% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional virgin aluminum ingots.

Through a transparent and highly sustainable manufacturing process, PremiAL has acquired the internationally recognized ECO LEAF (Environmental Product Declaration - EPD) label. This certification allows our aluminum profiles to directly contribute to the LEED v4.1 scoring system, particularly in the Materials and Resources (MR) category.

How PremiAL Maximizes Your LEED Points ?
Integrating PremiAL into your project's specifications can support up to 7 LEED points across the following assessment criteria:

• Sourcing of Raw Materials (1 point): Supports the utilization of materials with high recycled content.

• Environmental Product Declarations - EPD (1 point): Validated by the ECO LEAF label, providing transparent environmental impact data.

• Multi-Attribute Optimization (1 point): Utilizing materials optimized to significantly lower environmental impacts.

• Reduction of Total Waste Material (1-2 points): Contributes to overall waste reduction initiatives (points awarded based on actual reduction volume).

• Material Ingredient Reporting (1 point): Ensuring transparent disclosure of material compositions.

• Material Ingredient Optimization (1 point): Utilizing materials that are free from harmful chemicals and optimized for indoor environmental quality.

Reducing "Embodied Carbon"—which accounts for approximately 70% of total carbon emissions in the construction sector—is the industry's most pressing challenge. Choosing PremiAL not only streamlines your path to LEED certification but also demonstrates a profound commitment to driving the architectural industry toward a Zero Carbon future.