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Collin Burry of Gensler, Patricia Malick of Array Architects and Jennifer Ramski of Ramski & Company answer a wide range of questions about sustainability, from the biggest challenges in designing green projects to the potential impact of LEED v4.
Editor Darius Helm takes a look at the challenges facing the carpet reclamation industry, with a special focus on the growth of polyester carpet in the residential market and how it's clogging up—and jeopardizing—reclamation channels.
Editor Darius Helm examines the growing emphasis on transparency in the greening of built environments, including the traction of environmental product declarations and health product declarations, as well as the significance of the new LEED v4.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at innovations in floorcovering machinery technologies, including new developments by Tuftco and Card Monroe in carpet manufacturing, as well as advancements on the hard surface and resilient side.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at the laminate flooring business from the perspective of independent retailers, with a focus on the success retailers have had in combating commoditization by emphasizing high-end laminates.
Publisher Kemp Harr weighs in on partisan bickering in Washington, reports on second quarter floorcovering results, offers observations about retailers, takes a closer look at glass-backed sheet goods, and discusses area rug channels.
Anne Elizabeth Hamilton, a senior designer at Orcutt/Winslow, describes how her team used flooring, including Armstrong VCT, to reflect the culture in its design of Arizona's MC Cash Elementary School.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Ralph Grogan, president and CEO of Bentley Mills, about his priorities at the California Mill, which one year earlier was bought from Interface by Dominus Capital, including brand positioning strategies.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Corporate Floors, Inc., a Texas based commercial flooring dealer that has weathered the economic downturn through shrewd acquisitions and new services, including maintenance programs.
Ryan Fasan, a technical consultant for Tile of Spain, discusses key trends in the ceramic tile industry, including textures, vintage looks, advances in color, indoor/outdoor collections, and technological breakthroughs.