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

November 27, 2007

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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:

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