Naturally Green - Aug/Sep 2012
Editor Darius Helm takes a look at naturally occurring materials and examines their role in the greening of the flooring industry. Materials include cork, bamboo, linoleum, wool, stone, porcelain tile and terrazzo.
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Editor Darius Helm takes a look at naturally occurring materials and examines their role in the greening of the flooring industry. Materials include cork, bamboo, linoleum, wool, stone, porcelain tile and terrazzo.
Editors Darius Helm and Ruth Simon McRae write about the state of sustainability on the soft surface side of the flooring industry, including carpet manufacturer highlights, an update on CARE, and a report on the state of green face fiber.
Editor Darius Helm reports on progress toward sustainability among resilient flooring producers, including highlights from all the major vinyl and rubber flooring manufacturers.
Leaders in the architecture and design community answer questions on sustainability, including trends, the momentum of environmental sustainability in the commercial marketplace, different approaches to greening, and overall green progress.
Editor Brian Hamilton takes a close look at the U.S. laminate industry, including price point movements, developments at NALFA, shifts in market channels and manufacturer highlights from the leading U.S. producers.
Editor Brian Hamilton reports on this year's Summer Rug Market in Atlanta, including trends at the show and highlights from Shaw Living, Karastan, Nourison and Oriental Weavers.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the impact of the political campaigning on retail sales, as well as Interface's divestment of Bentley Prince Street and the benefits of properly trained installers.
Brian Hilvert of SHP Leading Design writes about the firm's design of the new London Middle School campus in London, Ohio. The design features energy efficiency, an abundance of natural light, and flooring products by Shaw and Nora.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Arthur Dodge III, chairman and CEO of Ecore, in a wide-ranging discussion including the history of the firm, environmental strategies, new products and ideas about where the firm is going.
Editor Brian Hamilton profiles Columbus Flooring & More, a Georgia based flooring retailer that's been in the business nearly 50 years and has developed unique ways of getting its message out to potential customers.