
Resilient Flooring
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.
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: 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.
WHAT IT IS: A comprehensive spec guide, organized according to CSI MasterFormat™.
DID YOU KNOW: Carpet tile has increased in popularity due to its versatility and design flexibility. The tiles also allow for easy replacement as repairs can be made by section instead of the entire floor.
DID YOU KNOW: LS is a premium concrete flooring sealer, hardener and densifier. The increased surface hardness simplifies maintenance, producing a cleaner, healthier environment.
DID YOU KNOW: Epoxy is too often spec’d as a catch-all coating despite the availability of less toxic and more cost effective solutions.
WHAT IT IS: Ecomedes streamlines the processes of collection, maintenance, comparison, and performance analysis for building products.
DID YOU KNOW: Marmoleum Modular tiles are made from natural raw materials harvested from annual crops…
DID YOU KNOW: LVT or Luxury Vinyl Tile is one of the most popular yet toxic flooring choices in our market. It impacts our health both during production and long-term…
DID YOU KNOW: Green Seal Certification first set standards for paints and coatings in1993 and was the first to set limits on VOCs…
WHAT IT IS: Pharos provides hazard, use, and exposure information on 138,018 chemicals and 180 different kinds of building products…
DID YOU KNOW: Corian is an acrylic solid surface material whose pigments are free of heavy metals, toxic chemicals and carcinogenic ingredients…
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