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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

The Tile Council of North America Blog

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. Specifically, Green Squared Certified products now qualify to contribute toward a new LEED Pilot Credit offered for using “Certified Multi-attribute Products and Materials.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. The credibility of the LEED program relies on that being a rigorous review and approval process.”

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Adhesives: Greener formulations retain functionality

Floor Covering News

“The latest generation of adhesives are very installer friendly, significantly lower in VOCs and provide assurance of long-term performance,” noted Wayne Williams, Stauf’s director of training. Bostik’s Ultra-Set SingleStep2 contributes to LEED credits due to its recycled content.

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Coverings to host quarterly Connected event

Floor Covering News

Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Bill Griese, LEED AP, director, standards development & sustainability initiatives, Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The August 26 lineup includes: Installation & Fabrication. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards.

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Schönox offers online technical training

Floor Covering News

Schönox HPS North America, Inc. continues to offer online technical training that provides opportunities to learn about the full range of products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. These hands-on opportunities are generally presented at the company’s training facility in Florence, Ala., Custom scheduling.

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Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

The Tile Council of North America Blog

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700. The analysis was performed by Thinkstep, Inc.,

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When it’s time to get out of the neighborhood, the Green Line B Train goes through the neighborhood. This platinum LEED-certified building also offers an indoor/outdoor fitness center, lush rooftop and a putting green. The area is generally safe, though general caution should be used at night, when things can get a bit rowdy.

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