Going Green What is Out there?

Going Green What is Out There? Seminars By Design

Older empty nesters increasingly want to voluntarily downsize, for sustainability among other reasons. And to their credit, the new, younger generation of successful people dont seem to want the huge homes. They are gravitating toward the smaller, hipper, more sustainable structuresGreen Design?StandardsBenchmaks

Green design requires a designer to use recycled products, Raw materials and the product construction must meet environmental standards.

This would include the durability of the product and also how the product would be disposed ofMore than Indoor Air and Energy Efficiency Green interior design also means less energy consumption by using LED lights and energy saver lights instead of the conventional lightingAs well as, proper insulation of rooms against heat and cold to use less air conditioning And possibly the use of solar power whenever necessary

Interior Design Magazine Top Choices for Sustainable Products 2012

BuzziSpace-BuzziSwitchwww.buzzispace.comMade with recycled wood waste and PET bottles, these seat and panel components leave the lightest of carbon footprints.

Hunter Douglas - Greenscreen Reviverecycled polyester by Hunter Douglas

Livinglass Fresh 100 percent recycled glass tiles by Livinglass

Glass countertop in recycled glass by ThinkGlass

Virosurface herringbone high-density polyethylene in Rustic Black by Viro

UV LabCoat Pre-Finish no-VOC option for hardwood plywood by Columbia Forest Products

Timber Thread, Forged Fiber, and Tuscany Fields broadloom in polytrimethylene terephthalate by Karastan

The Conflux LED lamp by TEKNION brings clarity to desks, floors, and shelves in a minimal yet technically sophisticated wayRequiring just 9 watts to operate the sleek aluminum fixture casts fewer shadows and has less glare than your average LED

The 111 Navy chair is an exact replica of the company's classic 1006 Navy chair with one major difference: It's made of rPET, the recycled plastic. To be precise, at least 111 Coca-Cola bottles are used for each piece

Chairs By Emco

Spiderweb partition in bark skin, recycled glass, and resin in cinnamon by Livinglass

Sequel tiles in rubber and cork by Capri Cork

Rise barstool in American Sinker cypress and stainless steel by Edwin Blue

Poly laminated-plywood wall panels in natural low-VOC finish for demountable partition systems by C.W. KellerPirouette nylon carpet in Sea Glass by Tandus

Ondina, the Italian word for "circle- Made of 70 percent vinyl, 20 percent recycled polyester, and 10 percent recycled vinyl by DesignTex

Organic Matrix carpet tiles in nylon in Elemental Factor and Structured Motion by Bigelow

Mushroom stool in solid walnut with cottonpolyester-covered seat by Shimna

Mach Trace in Stencil, Pulp in Grass Cloth, Stencil, and Encaustic, all nylon carpet tiles by J+J/Invision

Made of equal parts recycled glass and regionally sourced clay, Earthen Glass tiles come n large tile sizes, from 3 by 24 inches to 12 by 24 by Interstyle

Winners of Interiors & Sources fourth annual Readers Choice AwardsCategories DESK SYSTEM FLOORING SURFACING MATERIAL WALL COVERING EDUCATION ELEMENT TEXTILE| PRODUCT Q+A CONFERENCING ELEMENT LIGHTINGTABLE HEALTHCARE ELEMENT SEATING KITCHEN+BATH WALL+DIVIDEROUTDOOR/CASUAL FURNITURE GLASS ELEMENT | EDITOR'S CHOICETop Products 2011BEST DESK SYSTEMTonic by Watson www.watsonfurniture.com

Is a freestanding benching system whose dynamic infill components address modern, digitally-driven workstyles

It is equipped with a four-circuit/eight-wire raceway beneath its center deck allowing it to house team screens, storage LED table lamps and a support module for video conferencing

Its collection of smaller Innovation Tables with their own docking video conferencing modules turns empty spaces into connective hubs

Surface materials include modern laminates and sustainable textiles

Top Sustainable Products 2012

HM Desk System M/Flex Monitor Arm System byHumanscale

www.humanscale.com

M/Flex is made with minimal parts, less material weight, 52 percent recycled and 99 percent recyclable content can support up to 12 monitors from 2 posts

Top Sustainable Products 2012Honorable Mention 11By OFS www.OFS.com

An expanded conference table lineup ranges from 6 to 20 feet while offering flexibility in all applications.

Elevens minimized mass and material content is 100 percent recyclable at end-of-life, while VOC-free finishes and adhesives improve indoor air quality

Top Sustainable Products 2012FlooringEast Meets West by Durkanwww.durkan.com

The first product from Durkans collaboration with artist/illustrator Oren Sherman, merges Eastern art with Western style Combines dramatic and playful styling into oversized graphic patterns.

By combining Shermans artistic history with Durkans patterning and color capabilities, East Meets West takes the intricate details of a mural and transposes them into hospitality flooring

Top Sustainable Products 2012Honorable Mention Vivendi Collection by Manningtonwww.mannington.com/commercial

Top Sustainable Products 2012Honorable MentionBio Felt by Chilewich chilewich.com/contract

A revolutionary new tile backing system called BioFeltWorking in collaboration with the Velcro Corporationspecial connectors have been developed to connect the tiles to each other and to the floor

This allows for easy installation on raised access floors and other floors where adhesives would not be allowedAfter use the installation can be removed without a traceBioFelt is zero VOC, and is made with recycled and renewable content

Top Sustainable Products 2012Best Surfacing MaterialKirei Board by KireiKireiusa.coml

Kirei Board is a composite panel manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw, poplar wood bonding layers and a water-resistant no-added formaldehyde adhesive

The removal of stalks from the waste stream helps sequester carbon, making Kirei Board a carbon-negative material

The reclaimed sorghum stalks used are a rapidly renewable resource left after the plant is harvested

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Surfacing Material Concrete Project, Magma and Bilder by Imola Ceramicawww.imolaceramica.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Surfacing Material Intermix by Architectural Surfaces www.archsystems.com

The veneer is FSC- or PEFC-certified, and 100 percent recyclable

Top Sustainable Products 2012BEST WALL COVERINGEco-Dimensions Bamboo Wall Panels from Architectural Systems www.archsystems.com

Offer an inspiring and sustainable solution for designers looking to create a feature wall, accent area or ceiling tile

These lightweight, flexible panels are made from pressed bamboo pulpCan be painted or stained for an impactful visual statement

As bamboo is a rapidly renewable material, the product is naturally eco-friendlyThe panels are also water repellent and sound absorbent

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM WallcoveringXorel Graphic wallcoverings from CarnegieCarnegiefabrics.com

Xorel Graphic is free of PVC, chlorine, plasticizers, heavy metals and Ozone-depleting chemicals; It is also Cradle to Cradle Silver certified

Top Sustainable Products 2012Honorable Mention WallcoveringWoodleaf by Innovations www.innovationsusa.com

A non-toxic, breathable wall covering made from renewable or recyclable materials. Made of laser-cut wood veneer and metallic paper

Top Sustainable Products 2012BEST EDUCATION ELEMENT Dewey 6 Top Table www.izzyplus.com

Dewey 6-Top Table creates a spur-of-the-moment gathering place for up to six people in classrooms libraries or student unions.

The table can stand alone, pair with the Dewey 27-inch depth table to build wing configurations or link to other 6-Top Tables

Top Sustainable Products 2012Honorable Mention Education Element Rulo tables and chairs from Versteel versteel.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012Honorable Mention Education Element The Puzzle Series from Sauder Education www.saudereducation.com

The incorporation of tablet surfaces into the furniture to provide durability and ample workspace, While the live seat deck allows people of all sizes to sit together comfortably

Top Sustainable Products 2012Best Textile Sequel Collection by CF StinsonCfstinson.com

Made from 50 % recycled solution-dyed nylon, this a skillful combination of sustainability, engineering and style Green Guard Certified

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM TextilesWilliamsburg Classics II by Robert AllenRobertallendesign.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM TextilesGreenScreen Revive from Draperdraperinc.com

Is a Cradle to Cradle-certified Silver window shade fabric that reduces heat and glare while offering a remarkably clean view through to the outdoors. This PVC-free fabric is also GREENGUARD Children & Schools certified

Top Sustainable Products 2012QualityHaiku By Big Ass Fans Haikufan.com

Industry-leading efficiency a silent motor tops-in-class airflow sustainable materials quality craftsmanship & minimalist design combine to make the perfect air-moving machine

Top Sustainable Products 2012Quality Honorable Mention CG_1 Table by Coalessecoalesse.comMade using recycled content, including aluminum. Glass, veneer and aluminum are all recyclable and are easy to separate from each otherQualifies for BIFMA level 1 Silver and am SCS Indoor Air Quality certified

Top Sustainable Products 2012Quality Honorable Mention 11 by OFS ofs.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012ConferencingTechnology3 Credenza from AVTEQ avteq.net

It can house all of your equipment in a highly secure and accessible location. The integrated screen mount eliminates wall mounting, allowing for easier reconfiguration of conferencing spaces

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Conferencing Elements Media by AGATIagati.com

Agroup seating solution adapted to modern technology Tables support laptop hook-ups, while video screens allow users to switch between laptops and accommodate video conferencingwww.agati.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Conferencing Nemo Bar and Trellis by izzy

The Bar offers a hub for connection and collaboration, while the Trellis provides a sense of enclosure and privacy, along with options for power and technologyhttp://izzyplus.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012Lighting Element Disc LED Task Light by Humanscale

Utilizing advanced Thin Film LED TechnologyElement Disc offers excellent illumination and light distribution in a slender profile with fingertip adjustabilityThe lamp contains 62 percent recycled and 96 percent recyclable content

it also includes an innovative Passive Infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor, which detects changes in the human heat profile and automatically turns itself on or offwww.Humanscale.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Lighting Asteroid Pendant by Boyd Lighting

It is lit from within by four 32-watt fluorescent lamps Also includes a single 35-watt MR-11 downlight which produces 1500 lumens of task lighting. Each cone is finished in satin aluminum with a matte white interiorwww.boydlighting.com

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Lighting Flex Lighting System by 3M www.3M.com

Mix and match 11 slender, lightweight connectable components that use energy-efficient replaceable LED sources to create an exceptionally even white glow

Top Sustainable Products 2012Best Table Harvest Table by Allsteel www.alsteeloffice.com

The open beam design provides a clean, linear aesthetic but also answers practical needs, with easy access to power and plenty of legroom

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM TableMeta Tables by Arcadia Contract www.arcadiacontract.com

Inspired by nature, Meta tables feature an intricate geometric pattern displayed beneath -inch etched glass light is optional

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Tables Aware Table by Allsteelwww.allsteeloffice.com

A line of multipurpose tables suited to a range of applications, from training rooms to private offices. Available in folding, nesting or fixed configurations

The line is also compatible with the new Interlink IQ power solution, which can provide power for up to eight tables via a single source

Top Sustainable Products 2012Healthcare Element sleepToo by Wieland www.wielandhealthcare.com

Wielands sleepToo sleep sofa addresses space constraints within the patient room by creating a virtual family room within a footprint of just 20 square feet

An integrated, adjustable-height table provides flexibility, while the pneumatically assisted sleep surface presents itself at the push of a button

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Healthcare Element Empath by Nurture www.Nurture.com

A complete recliner, designed from the ground up as an integrated, holistic solution that fits easily into nearly any healthcare environmentConsidered users as much as patients

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Healthcare Element Modular Walls by Dirtt www.dirtt.com

The modular walls allow designers to offer customized, accessible support for medical gasses Equipmentplumbingpower/data handrails

Storage Audio/visual systemsMake these walls ideal for demanding healthcare environments

Antibacterial finishes and the ability to design the same placement of equipment in every roomReduces the opportunities for infections and mistakes

Options such as DuPont Corian and Write Away art tiles allow for aesthetic and functional flexibility

Top Sustainable Products 2012SeatingJumpseat by Sedia Systems www.sediasystems.com

JumpSeat features a high-design aesthetic that is ideal for:AuditoriumsTheaters Public assembly areas

The cantilevered structure allows folding to less than 4 inches thick when not in use, Which allows for the maximum amount of people in the minimum amount of space

Top Sustainable Products 2012Seating HMIntima Modular from Arcadia Contract

www.arcadiacontract.com

Designed to enhance professional and personal productivity Offering privacy while also helping to define spaces,

Intima supports collaborative gatherings, private conversations, or the simple need for solitude in todays open engagement workspaces.

Top Sustainable Products 2012Seating HMOyyo Chair from Junus et Cie

Its organic form is molded as a single piece of polypropylene reinforced with fiberglass legs are made of satin anodized aluminum

Top Sustainable Products 2012Kitchen and Bath 3 way Tie

Top Sustainable Products 2012Kitchen &BathFontaine by GD Cucine gdcuchine.com

Combines solid ash, natural stone, glass and marble into a series of clean, simple lines. The wood is available in six water-based stain tones, as well as a special dark finish

Its surfaces are offered in eight Corian options, as well as stone and marble. Tall storage units, vanities, benches & other accessories round out the collectionTop Sustainable Products 2012Kitchen &BathPaiova Monolith by Duravit duravit.us

It is carved out of a rectangular, acrylic monobloc, resulting in a seamless bathtub with continuous lines.

An apron leads from the tubs interior all the way down to the floor, removing the need for paneling . Offers a variety of options Top Sustainable Products 2012Kitchen &BathStyle Moderne Collection from Samuel Heath www.samuel-heath.com

Art Deco-inspired line of bathroom fixtures, all manufactured in solid brass and offered with a choice of finishes in chrome plate, polished nickel or antique gold

Top Sustainable Products 2012Best Wall Divider Breath by Dirt www.dirtt.net

Allows for the incorporation of plants onto any flat, vertical building surface. The system is easily scalable and expandable, from one panel to a monolithic wall of plants

Designers can use Breathe to bring nature indoors and beautify and detoxify interior spaces

Studies confirm that certain types of indoor plants reliably reduce total VOC loads by 75 percent, to below 100 parts per billion

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Wall +DividerCeiling and Wall Systems Armstrong www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna

Offers the ability to create continuous, integrated transitions between ceilings and walls using standard components. The new capability can be used for 90-degree angled or curved designs

Allows designers to achieve a desired look without compromising key acoustical or performance criteria required in a space

Top Sustainable Products 2012 HM Walls+DividersWave by Loftwall www.loftwall.com

A freestanding divider ideal for a range of working environments. Inspired by the natural forms of wavesThe visually stimulating design adds a modern aesthetic to spaces

It acts as a filterthe curved panels dampen sound and redirect ambient light through the screens openings

The frame is manufactured from 75 percent recycled content and the entire product can be recycled at the end of its life

Top Sustainable Products 2012Orbit XXL by DedonDedon.com

Supersized version called the Orbit XXL. The new version is 25 percent larger than the original, measuring 87.5 inches in diameter

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Casual Echo by Link Outdoor linkdesignsolutions.com

The collection combines polished stainless steel and plantation-grown teak for long-lasting durability

Featurs 16 items, including dining tables, dining chairs, two lounge chairs, sofa, cantilever side and drink tables, planter, bench and coffee table

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Casual Grillage Outdoor Chair by Ligne-Roset www.ligne-roset-USA.com

A sheet of perforated metal is stretched to create a mesh, then folded origami-style into the final product

The wire mesh provides both comfort and ergonomics in an all-metal piece of furniture

it may also be dressed with a special quilted covering for added comfort and a warmer lookDining chairs and a sofa are also available

Top Sustainable Products 2012GlassMaharam Collection Joel Berman Glass Studios jbermanglass.com

The Maharam Collection makes use of a flexible precision digital printing process to accurately transfer the companys designs and colors onto large panels of glass

That can be used for building facades, backsplashes and wall dividers

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Glass KnollTextiles Glass Collection from Skyline Design www.skydesign.com

Each pattern is offered in two glass techniques: Eco-etch, for a range of transparencies and levels of privacy, or AST, to add color and opacity to glass.

The designs are offered in standard glass sizes and thicknesses, up to 72 by 144 inches It is well-suited for corporate and healthcare spaces

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Glass Berman Glass Additions by Guardian IndustriesGuardianinglass.com

These organic, free-form textures are suited for a wide range of interior applications incl:walls, doors,shower enclosures, railings & balustrades

The textured glass is translucent, creating privacy while inviting in abundant lightAn economical solution for high volume projects

Top Sustainable Products 2012BEST EDITOR'S CHOICEShift by Think Fabricate www.dobanarchitecture.com

Shift from Think Fabricate is a structural composition of color, material and form that also provides great wall-mounted storage It can be assembled into different configurations to accommodate various spaces

From entire walls (Shift Connect) to corners (Shift Corner) and narrow spaces (Shift 48/36/30)The design detail: These cabinets take the classic edge profile and give it a new twist

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Editors Choice Fire Sculptures by Elena ColomboFirefeatures.com

The interior branch wall, shown here, is in a blackened mild steel surrounded with stainless branch insert at 6 ft. wide by 10 ft. high

Top Sustainable Products 2012HM Editors ChoiceDala by Dedondedon.com

The seating, ottomans and stools have colorfully powder-coated frames of extruded aluminum meshInspired by the skilled artisans of the developing world

Through the mesh, weavers thread the strands of a new ecological fiber created from recycled food-and-drink packaging mixed with recyclable polyethylene

The pieces are available in 3 colorways and are extremely lightweightSustainableProducts Industry analysts say the sustainable philosophy is no longer viewed as the province of high-end sellers like Nike or Herman Miller, the furniture makerThe movement can be confusing to navigate and goes by many monikers cradle to cradle, eco-efficiency, life cycle improvement, closed-loop productionSustainability?In its most utopian form, it envisions a world in which all products are made from natural materials Are 100 percent reusable, recyclable or biodegradable, never ending up in landfillAt its most pragmatic, it is mainly about cutting costs by reducing waste, selling recyclable components reusing byproducts like rubber or plastic to create a new product. For a large company, this can mean millions of dollars in annual savings.

Sustainability?When sustainability burst onto the scene, it was in the responsibility category, something that a company should do because it was the right thing to doNow it is equally about saving moneySustainability- NikeIts not about two or three green shoes its about changing the way our company does things in general.Brought shoes and athletic clothing to market that incorporate waste from the factory floor and a less toxic type of rubberThe company has also reduced its use of solvents, the toxic glue used to cement soles to the bottom of shoes

Sustainability Herman Miller /Shaw Herman Miller says that 50 percent of its revenue now comes from products that are Cradle to Cradle-compliant, and it is aiming for 100 percentShaw has collected 300 million pounds of used carpet in the last three years and reused 85 percent of it

Sustainability- Method Method, a maker of household cleaning products, shuns chemicals like ammonia, bleach and phthalates and maintains a list of earth-friendly ones****When it came to the design of its bottles, the company stood firmDeclining to reduce the plastic content beyond a certain point Because it believed that it would make them less visually attractiveSustainability- The Rub Its coming from economics, said Marc Stoiber, vice president for green innovation at the Chicago-based business consultancy Maddock Douglas. If you look at the big guys , they embrace green because its all about efficiency.

Its super-easy to find an environmentally friendly dye that will fade in three washes, said Jenn Rapp, a spokeswoman. But a garment that lasts 20 years is much more friendly than one that lasts five months

Can there be Products That Are Earth-and-Profit Friendly?

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