• Partnership Established To Advance Sustainable Product Standards

    May 19, 2009
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    May 19, 2009

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    norament 925 serra is inspired by nature

    norament® 925 serra is a high-performance floor covering inspired by the dramatic textures and colors of nature’s landscape, developed with input from architects and designers. The 3.5 millimeter product is suitable for high traffic areas, offering durability and comfort underfoot. Like all nora flooring, norament 925 serra does not contain PVC. It is also GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® and contributes to healthier indoor air.

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    Partnership Established To Advance Sustainable Product Standards The Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments and the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability recently announced an educational partnership to advance sustainable product standards in an effort to enhance global sustainability and eliminate market confusion and greenwash. 
    IIDA Chapter Announces 2009 Calibre Award Winners The Southern California Chapter of the International Interior Design Association recently announced its 2009 Calibre Award winners, a program that honors project teams—rather than one individual or company—for significant contributions to design excellence.
    Parterre Office is Part of Green Initiative Parterre Flooring is now caught up in a windstorm of green power. The luxury vinyl flooring company is headquartered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which has become the nation’s first multi-story green industrial facility.
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    Mannington Commercial invites the design community to vote for the grand prize winner from six finalists’ designs in the tx:style design challenge. 

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    Popular ebony looks, washed beachside oaks, and warm redwood hues come alive in Treefrog's six new pre-finished real wood veneer laminates, part of Treefrog's complete collection of more than 50 veneer laminates.

    Available in 4 by 8-foot sheets with a laminate backer for installation ease, Treefrog's unique process allows for a consistent veneer selection, no matter how large your design space.

    Learn more at treefrogveneer.com.

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