The decisions made in a wide range of industries have a direct effect on the sustainability of our buildings and cities. For example, pollutant emissions can be reduced by choosing longer life construction materials, alternative energy sources, and scrubber systems to minimize emissions.  Higher strength carbon and corrosion-resistant stainless steels minimize resource use. Water is a valuable resource and its handling, treatment and recycling are increasingly important sustainability factors.

IMOA’s website has several resources that may be helpful including our Sustainable Architecture page which has links to articles, case studies and life cycle assessment studies. IMOA’s website also has information about molybdenum’s life cycle inventory (LCI) as well as other sustainability information.  The International Stainless Steel Forum’s Sustainability website is also an excellent resource.

IMOA has published several case studies and Life Cycle Assessments related to the contribution molybdenum makes to sustainable development:

Potable water

• Desalination Plants (388 K)

Power Generation

• Thin-film photovoltaic solar panels (895 K)
• Supercritical and Ultra-supercritical Power Plants (664 K)

Transportation

• Car Body and Chassis Construction (672 K)
• Benefits of molybdenum use: Ford Fusion B-Pillar (939 K)

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IMOA is an AIA continuing education system approved provider with eight 1-hour programs that are registered for both live face-to-face and distance learning credit.

1. Stainless Steel Sustainable Design
2. Bioclimatic Design With Stainless Steel Weather Screens
3. Stainless Steel Structural Design
4. Stainless Steel Specification For Corrosive Applications
5. Deicing Salt: Stainless Steel Selection to Avoid Corrosion
6. Stainless Steel Finish Specification
7. Advanced Stainless Steel Specification and Problem Avoidance
8. Specification of Stainless Steel Finishes and Grades For Corrosive Applications

For more information or to schedule a workshop contact Catherine Houska, 412-369-0377 or email chouska@tmr-inc.com.

IMOA (International Molybdenum Association) is a non-profit industry association, which provides technical information to assist with successful specification of molybdenum-containing materials. Molybdenum is an element. When it is added to stainless steel, molybdenum increases its resistance to corrosion caused by deicing salts, coastal atmosphere and pollution.

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