
FloorScore
DID YOU KNOW: FloorScore is the most rigid IAQ (indoor air quality) certification standard for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives, and underlayments.
DID YOU KNOW: FloorScore is the most rigid IAQ (indoor air quality) certification standard for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives, and underlayments.
DID YOU KNOW: NuWud is a recyclable, wood-based hard surface finish that focuses on embodying the beauty of wood, with unrivaled durability.
DID YOU KNOW: Wood is generally viewed as “green,” however, composite wood often contains formaldehyde when bonded together with glue or adhesive.
DID YOU KNOW: Green Seal 11 is a leading standard certifying that a paint, coating, stain, or sealer is a safe option for human health and the environment.
DID YOU KNOW: Sealants are commonly used to protect porous surfaces like wood or natural stone from damage caused by liquid and stains. However, some sealants contain harmful chemicals that can have negative health effects and harm the environment.
DID YOU KNOW: Carpet is a common flooring material, but a recent study ranked carpet as the most negatively impactful flooring type because of its short service life compared to other flooring.1 When looking at materials, it is important to consider the full life cycle of a product.
DID YOU KNOW: Bentonite sheet membranes can be healthier alternatives for waterproofing strategies.
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There are certain standards we can utilize in specs to ensure healthier environments. While the state of California has a leader in enforcing and creating standards, we can all reference and include their regulations as a baseline for healthier projects.
DID YOU KNOW: As concern for material safety rises, many organizations have created materials lists, databases, and resources to equip the industry to make better, more informed choices.
DID YOU KNOW: Resilient flooring can be a bit of a misnomer because some products within this category have a low service life and present material health hazards.
WHAT IT IS: This packet documents tools and thought processes that can help inform better material design choices.
DID YOU KNOW: In 2021, 3.11 billion square feet of ceramic tile was installed in the United States.
DID YOU KNOW: Plastic pipe is a key component of residential plumbing systems. Up to 70% of homes in the US contain plastic pipe.
DID YOU KNOW: Joint sealants are popular building products that play an important role in a building’s weather-resistance and energy efficiency.
DID YOU KNOW: The Embodied Beauty carpet collection by Interface is CRI Green Label Plus certified and uses recycled, nylon yarns.
DID YOU KNOW: CRI Green Label Plus is a voluntary industry program for carpets, adhesives, and cushions with the mission to lower VOC emissions.
DID YOU KNOW: CALGreen is the first mandatory green building code in the nation.
DID YOU KNOW: Universal Series™ windows feature up to 250% improved thermal performance compared to traditional aluminum windows.
DID YOU KNOW: Choosing the most appropriate window for its purpose and location involves understanding each of its components.
DID YOU KNOW: There are 14 billion pounds of vinyl flooring manufactured in the United States each year…
WHAT IT IS: HBN’s building product guidance uses a red-to-green ranking system to compare material types.
DID YOU KNOW: Plastic Laminate (known as P-Lam) is a common countertop and cabinet material.
DID YOU KNOW: Artificial turf is a ground surface made to function like and appear like grass. Although originally used for athletic fields, turf expanded its market to residential and commercial properties…
DID YOU KNOW: Improper installation resulting in mold is the leading source of health concerns when it comes to vapor barriers.
WHAT IT IS: Declare is a transparency platform to disclose and discover healthy building products.
DID YOU KNOW: Ceramic and porcelain tiles are relatively low-impact and a stain/burn resistant material for a countertop installation.
DID YOU KNOW: Fiber cement is a widely used exterior cladding due to its durability, stability, flame resistance, economics, and easy maintenance.
DID YOU KNOW: American Fiber Cement Corporation manufacturers fiber cement cladding products that are red-list free.
WHAT IT IS: Strategies to carry out the commitments of the AIA Materials Pledge.
DID YOU KNOW: Standard gypsum wallboard’s carbon footprint is magnified by the sheer number of panels sold.
DID YOU KNOW: Drywall manufacturing plants in the USA released over 3 tons of mercury into the air between 2009 and 2018.
WHAT IT IS: A stepwise method for setting healthier materials goals no matter the size and scope of the project.
WHAT IT IS: It is a directory of material categories that are healthier alternatives to typical building products.
DID YOU KNOW: SUSTAIN™ Portfolio, launched in 2017 by Armstrong, amasses a line of clean and simple high performing ceiling systems.
DID YOU KNOW: Often found in commercial spaces, acoustic ceiling tiles (ACT) are used to soften, block, and diffuse sound.
DID YOU KNOW: The evo® PVC-free product line is constructed from an olefin composite and contains 20% recycled content.
DID YOU KNOW: Even though they are widely used, wallcoverings contain a variety of factors that pose serious health hazards.
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