Mohawk SmartStrand Used in Four Habitat Homes

Greensboro, NC, Jan. 21, 2009—Four Habitat for Humanity homes built here have a variety of green features—including Mohawk’s SmartStrand carpet.

Mohawk contributed flooring for the ambitious project, called “Raising Roofs,” which involved Greensboro builders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, and contributions from a number of building industry suppliers.

Four homes were built—from pouring the slabs to completion—in just one week.

The homes were using the National Association of Home Builders’ Model Green Home Building Guidelines. Green features include using site planning for maximum efficiency, sustainable and recycled materials in construction, energy-saving appliances, and details such as installing rain barrels and landscaping to provide maximum shade and control water run-off.

Mohawk’s SmartStrand carpet, made with DuPont Sorona polymer, was selected for its style, durability, and sustainability features. SmartStrand is made, in part, with naturally occurring sugars from readily available and renewable crops.