1652357040122 Designheader

Report Shows Green Building to Grow by More than $2 Billion by 2011

Nov. 27, 2007

November 27, 2007

Sponsor:

imm cologne 2008 – Fascinating trends for interior living

Experience the crème de la crème of design and furniture professionals at the leading communication platform for dealers and experts. imm cologne is the unique connection between international business, design, and trends. Explore the entire furniture market through a single trip to Cologne. Visit the international furniture fair between January 14 and 20, 2008.

Secure your ticket now, plan your trip and make plans – easy and comfortably.
Find all details at www.imm-cologne.com


Featured Product

AFM Safecoat has earned the industry’s highest environmental and indoor air quality certifications and is a pioneer in providing non-polluting paints.

Editors’ Choice

Amtico International introduces Amtico Linear. Available in six neutral shades, the collection can be ordered in tiles or planks that experiment with the grain—breaking up large spaces and adding interest to smaller applications.

Report Shows Green Building to Grow by More than $2 Billion by 2011 After posting an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23 percent through 2006, the market for green, or environmentally friendly, building materials is expected to continue growing from almost $2.2 billion in 2006 to $4.7 billion in 2011. ............................................................................................................................
USG Announces Advanced Design and Specification Web Portal USG Design Studio allows architects, designers and other specifiers to effectively and accurately specify building materials and systems for interiors. ............................................................................................................................

Shaw Receives Seal of Sustainability Certification The Sustainable Business Institute recently awarded Shaw Industries its Seal of Sustainability—a certification honoring businesses and leaders committed to sustainable business practices. ............................................................................................................................

Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition: Call for Entries 2008
Ceramic Tiles of Italy is now accepting entries for its 15th Annual Design Competition. North American architects and interior designers are invited to submit residential, commercial and institutional projects completed between January 2003 and January 2008. ...........................................................................................................................GUEST COLUMNIST
EnvironDesign Notebook: The Chemicals We Live In
By Keri Luly, LEEP APA clarification of the terminology surrounding synthetic and organic chemicals and a closer look at how they affect the built environment.Sponsor:

ECORE Advanced Wall Technology

ECORE Advanced Wall Technology is an eco-friendly wall covering designed and manufactured exclusively by OMNOVA. ECORE features a non-PVC substrate and is printed with water-based inks. It features low-VOC emissions and is GREENGUARD Certified for Children & Schools. It is breathable and 100 percent post-consumer recyclable. ECORE wall coverings can effectively be used with LEED® projects in both Materials & Resources and Environmental Quality categories. ECORE meets Type II Commercial Wall Covering Specifications and has superior life-cycle performance.

For more information, go to www.omnova.com/ecore.

Subscribe to any of the Interiors & Sources Group newsletters

DesignFlash is an e-mail newsletter produced by interiorsandsources.com.THIS DOCUMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS PROGRAM ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The information type should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Stamats Communications and Stamats Communications cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. The user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document. Interiorsandsource.com newsletter e-mail may be copied and distributed subject to the following conditions:
1. All text must be copied without modification and all pages must be included.
2. All copies must contain Stamats Communications' copyright notice and any other notices provided therein.
3. This document may not be distributed for profit.
Published by:
Stamats Business Media
615 Fifth St. SE, PO Box 1888
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1888

Sponsored Recommendations

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of I+S Design, create an account today!