Building a Better Future, One Specification at a Time

Rieger Architectural Products
Aug 27
2 min read

As sustainability becomes a central focus in the built environment, the demand for transparency and accountability in material selection is stronger than ever. One key tool driving this transformation is the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), a critical document that provides a detailed, standardized assessment of a product’s environmental impact.

An EPD is a comprehensive, third-party verified report that communicates the environmental performance of a product across its entire lifecycle. From raw material extraction and manufacturing to transportation, installation, use, and end-of-life disposal, EPDs offer quantifiable data on a range of environmental indicators.

In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, EPDs are playing an increasingly vital role in meeting environmental goals and complying with green building standards. Many of today’s leading sustainability certification programs incorporate EPDs into their evaluation frameworks, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Living Building Challenge, Green Globes, and more.

Airolite understands that design professionals are under increasing pressure to deliver sustainable, high-performance buildings. Airolite now offers model-specific EPDs for 26 of the most popular louver models. These EPDs are independently verified and provide project teams with the credible data they need to align with sustainability goals and green building requirements.

As the industry continues to move toward lower embodied carbon and more sustainable supply chains, product transparency is no longer optional, it’s essential. With Airolite’s expanding library of model-specific EPDs, Airolite is proud to support the AEC community in designing with greater purpose, precision, and environmental accountability.