For architects, builders, and homeowners aiming for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, every material choice matters.

While individual products cannot be “LEED certified,” the materials you choose play a critical role in helping a project earn points toward green building status. Here is how AGS Stainless Clearview® railing systems contribute to LEED credits and sustainable building goals.

Sustainable building is no longer a trend but a necessity and a smart business decision.

One of the most direct ways to earn LEED points is through the Materials and Resources (MR) category. AGS Stainless railings are manufactured using A316 marine-grade stainless steel. This material is highly sustainable because it contains significant post-consumer recycled content. Furthermore, stainless steel is 100% recyclable at the end of its long lifespan, ensuring it stays out of landfills.

The Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category rewards projects that maximize natural daylight and provide occupants with a connection to the outdoors. Rainier Cable and Olympus Bar systems offer slim profiles that minimize visual obstruction. Glacier Panel systems allow light to flow deep into the interior of a building. By choosing these systems, designers can achieve EQ Daylight and EQ Quality Views credits, creating healthier, more vibrant living and working environments.

Durability and low maintenance are inherently tied to sustainability. AGS Stainless systems are engineered to be more durable than traditional wood or composite railings. They require no harsh chemical stains or paints and have a remarkably long usable lifespan, aligning with core principles of sustainable life-cycle planning. 

LEED encourages Innovation in Design through the use of pioneering green building strategies. For a major sustainability boost, combine Clearview® Glacier railings with photo-voltaic (PV) glass. This allows your railing system to not only provide safety and beauty but also contribute to the building’s renewable energy production.

Whether you are working on LEED BD+C (New Construction) or LEED O+M (Existing Buildings), AGS Stainless provides the data and the durable hardware necessary to reach your certification goals.

LEED Definitions	LEED Resources
BD+C (New Construction): Projects earn points for low-emitting materials (adhesives, sealants, and paints), enhanced air filtration, and designing for maximum daylight and views.	USGBC LEED v5 Overview
O+M (Existing Buildings): Focuses on real-time air quality monitoring, green cleaning policies, and occupant comfort surveys to verify that the building’s systems are performing as intended.	LEED v4.1 Credit Library
	LEED Pilot Credit Catalog