Building Standards

Built By DAO's building standards ensure all construction meets high sustainability benchmarks while maintaining quality, durability, and livability.

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🏗️ Standards Overview

📦 Materials	⚡ Energy	💧 Water	🌿 Health
Sustainable sourcing	High efficiency	Conservation	Healthy interiors

🎯 Purpose: Set clear standards for all DAO construction and renovation

📊 Scope: New construction, major renovations, and property maintenance

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📦 Materials

📦 Material Standards

Sourcing Hierarchy

Priority	Material Type	Target %
1️⃣	Salvaged/reclaimed	50%+
2️⃣	Recycled content	25%+
3️⃣	Renewable (FSC, bamboo)	15%+
4️⃣	Low-carbon conventional	As needed
5️⃣	Standard new	Minimize

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Material Categories

Category	Standards
🪵 Lumber	Salvaged or FSC-certified
🧱 Masonry	Reclaimed or local
🔩 Steel	Recycled content min 50%
🪟 Windows	Energy Star, restored historic
🏠 Insulation	Natural or recycled content
🎨 Finishes	Low-VOC, non-toxic

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Prohibited Materials

Material	Reason	Alternative
❌ Tropical hardwoods	Deforestation	FSC or salvaged
❌ High-VOC paints	Health	Low-VOC options
❌ Foam insulation (certain)	Blowing agents	Natural alternatives
❌ PVC	Production impact	Alternative plastics

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Documentation

Required	Purpose
📋 Source documentation	Verify origin
♻️ Recycled content %	Track metrics
🌿 Certifications	FSC, Cradle to Cradle
📦 Chain of custody	Traceability

⚡ Energy

💧 Water

🌿 Health

🏠 By Project

📋 Compliance

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📊 Standard Checklists

Design Checklist:

• Material sourcing strategy

• Energy modeling completed

• Water efficiency plan

• Healthy materials specified

• Certification path identified

Construction Checklist:

• Materials documented on receipt

• Waste diversion tracked

• Installation per specification

• Testing scheduled

Completion Checklist:

• Blower door test passed

• Systems commissioned

• Documentation complete

• Occupant training done

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🏗️ Building Excellence

Our standards ensure every project:

• 📦 Uses sustainable materials

• ⚡ Achieves high efficiency

• 💧 Conserves water

• 🌿 Protects health

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🔗 Related Pages

🌱OverviewConstructionEnergyCircular Economy