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8.16.1 Exterior Building Materials General Discussion
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exterior materials |
Building materials make a major contribution to the scale, color, texture, and character of a military installation. A limited palette of durable, low maintenance materials should be used that, while encouraging a variety of expression, provides a cohesive and consistent architectural character through the installation and within each visual zone. Material should reflect the function of a building and its hierarchy within the installation.
Use the following guidelines when selecting exterior building materials.
Choose materials for their longevity and maintenance characteristics.
Use materials with integral colors - avoid painting exterior colors.
Use installation standard colors for exterior walls. Add accent colors sparingly. Accent colors can be used in recesses and to accent certain portions of a buildings façade.
Use pre-finished material where possible - gutters, window frames, doorframes,
etc. Avoid painting of any exterior materials.
Give preference to materials that are produced and/or manufactured
locally.
Sustainable Procurement Goal:
Ensure that all Departments of Defense (DOD) and Fort Carson
Procurement actions support sustainability by 2027. The desired end
state is that all forms of purchasing have best value considerations that
include sustainable principles. This goal was developed to address
not only sustainability, but also compliance. By purchasing products
that do not create compliance issues, Fort Carson can eliminate problems
resulting from spills, expensive tracking, and negative results from
compliance inspections. Furthermore Executive order 13101 requires
that purchases from federal installations become more
sustainable.
Sustainable purchases include products, materials, and services that
are less hazardous, do not cause material to be extracted or harvested in
ways that excessively damage ecosystems, are made from recycled materials,
are easily recycled, pollute less in their manufacture and use, and use
resources that quickly replenish themselves. The goal for
sustainable procurement supports the Zero Waste Goal by creating a demand
for recycled goods, thereby closing the circle of products. |
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