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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. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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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 Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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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

With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green. 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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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

Floor Covering News

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. billion, according to FCNews research. Soft surface experienced a bounce back year, although growth was modest based on approximately $3 billion in commercial sales, according to FCNews research.

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What is a LEED Certified Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Is a LEED home right for you? Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. Without even realizing it, you may have already step foot into one of the famous LEED buildings. Why Would You Want A LEED Certified Home?

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

Floor Covering News

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% When employees do return to work, they can expect to see new office layouts designed to provide a safe and protected environment. compared to 2019. Hospitality.

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Laticrete unveils Brand Promises initiative

Floor Covering News

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched its Brand Promises campaign, a company-wide initiative that builds upon the company’s legacy of research and development of innovative installation products, systems and solutions. Enabling iconic designs.