Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Green Building Council (USGBC) updated the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. The updates will raise the threshold of LEED v4 to encourage greater energy performance, aligning LEED v4 with the rigor of LEED v4.1,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2022

Wood HP4 is solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, FloorScore certified and LEED compliant. Schönox Protect also meets LEED criteria for low-emitting materials via the following designations: EQc2, MRc2 and MRc4. Furthermore, the line is FloorScore, Greenguard and CRI Green Label Plus certified, and is also LEED v4 contributing.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

The fully assessed reports will make ceramic tile, mortar and grout products eligible for contribution to LEED, WELL and Living Building Challenge optimization credits, the TCNA said. “This work provides the marketplace with key information needed by those pursuing LEED green building certification as they select products.”.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 6, 2021

In this article, we connect with Susan El-Naggar, ASID, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate. And, in the case of the Spa Lobby created during Coverings16 Installation Design Showcase, it is also the stuff of healing environments that engage all five senses. That's thanks to inspired design from Healing Environments and expert tile installers.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Guide to LEED v4 and Tile LEED v4 offers numerous opportunities for garnering points toward LEED certification using ceramic tile. This 16-page guide is organized by LEED credit category,for quick reference to the categories and compliance pathways applicable to ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2024

She is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and a member of the Urban Land Institute. During her career at Shorenstein she has developed, repositioned or renovated 6.8 million square feet. Rainer graduated from UC Davis with a B.S., and from California College of the Arts with an M.F.A.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Guide to LEED v4 and Tile LEED v4 offers numerous opportunities for garnering points toward LEED certification using ceramic tile. This 16-page guide is organized by LEED credit category, for quick reference to the categories and compliance pathways applicable to ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Both Function’s Nexus Modular backing and Structure’s PremierBac Plus backing contain pre-consumer recycled content, contribute to LEED certification and are recyclable through the J+J Flooring R4 Carpet Reclamation Program. The post J+J launches Function carpet tile appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 16, 2021

NARI participants in the Daltile green building CEU gain knowledge about how tile is an exceptional product regarding sustainability, green building and to earn LEED points,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The line is covered by Crossville’s porcelain tile EPD, HPD, Declare Label and sustainability report—all of which can contribute to LEED, Well, LBC and other green building rating systems, according to the company. Made in the USA, Owen Stone is Green Square Certified.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2023

All products are FloorScore Certified, carry a published HPD and may contribute to LEED and Green Globes credits. Made in the USA, all Xpress Rubber products are produced in facilities certified to ISO 14001, supporting local economies with conservation-minded manufacturing.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

. “The result of this collaboration within the tile industry will push the market forward and spark even greater innovation and consideration for healthier indoor environments,” said Wes Sullens, director of LEED for the U.S. Green Building Council. The outcome of the Material Ingredient Guide will be two-fold. rating system.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Is a LEED home right for you? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. LEED is designed to be flexible and far-reaching, opening the doors to ALL development projects and allowing them to become more environmentally friendly and lessen their carbon footprint.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

MegaBond contributes to LEED credits and has been independently tested and certified by The Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality. Other attributes: adaptable installation methods, non-hazardous, zero VOCs, very low emission certified and qualifies for LEED points.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

That’s because virtually all green building standards and rating systems, including LEED v4, provide pathways for earning points and fulfilling criteria by using products with EPDs, and an EPD for North American-made ceramic tile—also certified by UL—has been available since 2014. and ICC 700.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The GreenRate Level A certified label is recognized by LEED, WELL, Green Star and other green building standards. The assessment measures human health impacts, ecotoxicity, resource use, waste reduction, energy and water footprints and more. The Novalis products have achieved the certification under the latest version 4.0

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

On the sustainability front, the backing contains pre-consumer recycled content, contributes to LEED and is also recyclable through EF Contract’s R4 Carpet Reclamation Program. Spectral Drift features the Nexus Modular backing, which can be installed in a variety of ways and is performance engineered to be visually appealing.

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JG Kitchens

JANUARY 31, 2024

LEED certification says your home supports sustainability. Some symbols evoke assurances of quality. The Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval is one of them. A UL approval is another. Now there's a new WELL for residential certification that says your home is healthy, safe, quiet and resilient.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It’s suitable for both wet-tack and pressure-sensitive installations and qualifies for two LEED categories and Emicode EC1 for very low emissions, making this easy-to-apply adhesive environmentally friendly, solvent-free and low-odor. Aside from floor covering applications, Emiclassic can also be used for textile wall coverings. .

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 31, 2020

According to the company, the product applies quickly and easily with a suitable Laticrete thin-set mortar, is eco-friendly and Greenguard-certified, contributing to LEED credits. It is also equipped with anti-microbial technology for added peace of mind both during and after the installation process, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Emser ’s notation of “Red List Free” can fulfill the credit disclosure requirements for LEED v4. In addition to Material Bank, Emser said it is also proud to be a part of the International Living Future Institute’s Declare program. The post Emser expands Material Bank collections appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2020

A panel of architects and designers lent their talent and expertise to this year’s panel: Tracy Herzer, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP, senior associate, senior interior designer, The S/L/A/M Collaborative. Chi-Thien (CT) Nguyen, LEED GA, associate AIA, associate, Elkus Manfredi Architects.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Because of these efforts, Milestone contributes to LEED and WELL certification credits. The study provides a transparent view of materials used in the manufacturing process and the health assessments tied with those materials. According to the company, Plaster 2.0 brings these efforts to a global environmental level.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 12, 2015

Jason Money, AIA, LEED – Associate, BarlisWedlick Architects. Gloria Graham Sollecito, AKBD – Kitchen & Bath Designer, Brendan Donovan Furniture & Cabinet Co. and Author of Design Blog, Kitchens for Living. Daniel Cantwell – Registered Architect, Owner, DHC Design. … Continue Reading.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

The Infinity 2 Modular backing also contains recycled content and is certified NSF/ANSI 140 Gold and CRI Green Label Plus and may contribute to LEED credits, according to the company. In addition, a product-specific Type III environmental product declaration and a published health product declaration are available.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2020

It will also cover the intent and requirements of LEED v4, WELL v1 and Building Codes. The role of acoustics in green building rating systems will be described and examples comparing acoustical design criteria in LEED 2009 and LEED v4 will be reviewed. Health, wellness & specifying LVT – Thursday, April 9, 2020, 1 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2023

The company also operates in a LEED-EBOM Gold carpet manufacturing facility, the same facility in which it began our journey in 1979. The company continues to evolve its product lines to mirror its eco-conscious philosophy and achieve top industry certifications, including Cradle to Cradle and NSF 140.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Available in a 4-gallon pail, 7200 Edge is suitable for a range of flooring surfaces, is easy to clean when wet and helps contribute to LEED credits. SIKA/DRITAC DriTac 7200 Edge is a contractor-grade, urethane-wood flooring adhesive that is easy to spread, allowing for increased productivity.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 6, 2022

Additionally, all Mannington Commercial products may contribute to LEED and Green Globe credits. This includes ensuring its products have environmentally preferable certifications, such as mindful materials, declare labels, environmental product declarations and health product declarations.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 14, 2013

LATICRETE® SUPERCAP®, LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary self-leveling SUPERCAP® System, launches a new LEED Project Certification Assistant, making the specification of “The Next Generation Slab™” for projects quick and easy. To utilize this online tool, visit www.laticretesupercap.com.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2022

The Infinity 2 Modular backing also contains recycled content and is certified NSF/ANSI 140 Gold and CRI Green Label Plus and may contribute to LEED credits. . In addition, a product-specific Type III Environmental Product Declaration and a published Health Product Declaration are available.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Steve Roberts from Leeds College of Building (left) with Night Vigilante’s creator Callum Pearson. Callum Pearson, a tiling student at Leeds College of Building and a contestant at the recent UK National Final of SkillBuild 2017, has collaborated with CTD to create a fan art mural made entirely of tiles.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Karndean LooseLay can meet criteria for sustainability-focused projects in a variety of ways, including: Earn LEED v4.1 Durable, high-quality flooring reduces impact on the waste stream, as well as resources needed to manufacture, transport and install replacement flooring.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2021

The line is covered by the company’s porcelain tile EPD, HPD, Declare Label and sustainability report—all of which can contribute to LEED, Well, LBC and other green building rating systems. Responsibly made in the USA, Color Blox 2.0 The post Crossville launches Color Blox 2.0 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Atlanta—Aquafil has announced that Econyl regenerated nylon contributes to LEED v4 points in four main categories. LEED v4 is the most current version of the LEED green building rating system established by the U.S. The four main LEED […]. Green Building Council.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are healthier, happier, and more productive compared to employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey published.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2023

Featuring an elastomeric bond, the product is extremely low in VOCs and odor and contributes to LEED v4 credits. The product is also non-staining, waterproof and free of solvents and isocyanates. Taylor also offers a new adhesives repair kit designed for engineered wood floors.

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