New Online Tool Designed to Help with LEED Calculations

March 24, 2009

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nora^® Offers Green Flooring Alternatives

The noraplan environcare™ line was created by nora with the help of architects, designers and health care professionals. Included in the lineup are numerous standard and specialty flooring options for education and health care facilities, including acoustic and static dissipative alternatives. Available in 48 soothing, nature-inspired colors, noraplan environcare sets a new standard by offering the perfect flooring solution for virtually any application. nora floor coverings and adhesives are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified^®, have extremely low life-cycle costs, and can contribute to up to eight LEED credits.

For more information, visit www.norarubber.com

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Classic, contemporary, timeless style defines Nucraft’s new Envision reception station.

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Carnegie introduces Bijou, an exciting new upholstery collection inspired by jeweled treasures.

New Online Tool Designed to Help with LEED Calculations The Green Genie, a new interactive, product evaluation Web tool from Armstrong Ceilings, allows users to find sustainable ceiling options and LEED credit information quickly and easily.

Cifial USA Sets Sail to Recognize Top Designer Open to residential and commercial interior designers, the Uncharted Waters design competition seeks to recognize and reward someone who has pushed the boundaries of interior design to new limits.

Bretford Products Earn GREENGUARD Certification The company’s newly approved models, including more of its laminate tables, carts and accessories, have achieved the GREENGUARD standard for low-emitting products and for the Children & Schools product certification program.

Survey: Architects, Designers Still Making Good Money
Despite the economic downturn and the layoff of thousands of architecture and design professionals in recent months, compensation and benefits in professional design practices remains strong.

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The ROI of Green Design

By Sandra Goda Dino

Now more than ever, businesses need to look at the societal, financial and image benefits of building greener facilities.

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