{"id":402165,"date":"2025-05-16T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=402165"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:34:58","slug":"certified-insulation-spotlighted-in-building-enclosure-knauf-insulations-portfolio-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/certified-insulation-spotlighted-in-building-enclosure-knauf-insulations-portfolio-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Insulation Spotlighted in &#8216;Building Enclosure&#8217;: Knauf Insulation\u2019s Portfolio Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2 data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1809\">What happens when third-party certification and innovation come together?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1809\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildingenclosureonline.com\/articles\/93720-creating-healthier-indoor-environments-through-innovative-building-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-402166 \" title=\"Worker installing Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certified Knauf Performance+\u00ae pipe insulation in a commercial building\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-300x200.png\" alt=\"Worker installing Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certified Knauf Performance+\u00ae pipe insulation in a commercial building\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildingenclosureonline.com\/articles\/93720-creating-healthier-indoor-environments-through-innovative-building-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1629\">Building Enclosure<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allergystandards.com\/dr-anna-o-donovan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Anna O&#8217;Donovan<\/a> explores how programs like our <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae <\/strong>Certification Program help manufacturers design healthier products, and how this benefits consumers, builders, and the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2173\">The article spotlights <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/products_categories\/insulation\/\">Knauf North America\u2019s Certified insulation products<\/a>, engineered to reduce exposure to airborne allergens and support healthier indoor environments. It highlights how innovations in building materials are transforming the spaces we live and work in, and how third-party certifications are driving more intentional material choices. Through collaboration with certification programs, manufacturers can ensure transparency, build trust in product claims, and align with the growing demand for healthier, human-centered design across the built environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2316\">The Building Enclosure article describes how Knauf has adopted a portfolio approach to certification of its Performance+ products, offering both Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong> residential and commercial products, demonstrating its continued commitment to improving indoor air quality across all environments &#8211; from commercial workplaces to educational facilities to homes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2316\">Knauf\u2019s dedication to innovation and health-conscious design was recently recognized with the NAHB Global Innovation Award for its Certified insulation, presented at the prestigious Nationals awards gala during the International Builders\u2019 Show. This award highlights products that set new standards for sustainability, innovation, and occupant well-being.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_401912\" style=\"width: 929px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-401912\" class=\"wp-image-401912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"The Knauf North America team celebrates their NAHB Global Innovation Award win at The Nationals awards gala.\" width=\"919\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-200x113.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/knauf-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-401912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Knauf North America team accepting the prestigious NAHB Global Innovation Award for their Certified insulation products.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=Linda%20McGovern&amp;origin=GLOBAL_SEARCH_HEADER&amp;sid=Tzp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linda McGovern<\/a> emphasized the significance of the award:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis incredible honor underscores our commitment to setting a higher standard for fiberglass insulation and supporting healthier living environments. We\u2019re proud to introduce insulation solutions that not only enhance energy efficiency but also contribute to the well-being of occupants and installers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2316\">By embracing human-centric design principles and aligning with trusted certifications, companies like Knauf are leading the way in creating healthier, more sustainable indoor environments. 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