• Benefitting Benefield: Tretford Americas Cares for a Community Through Carpet

    Many generous sponsors are helping make the Benefield Project a reality, including Tretford Americas. Designed with the highest grade Cashmere goat hairs from natural, sustainable resources, Tretford Americas' carpets are produced free from chemicals and toxins, making them an ideal match for the Benefield site. Courtney White, sales representative for Tretford Americas, dives into this patented manufacturing process and how it helps provide a healthier environment.

    Sept. 7, 2021

    BUILDINGS and i+s have partnered with global design firm HKS and nonprofit Boaz + Ruth on a new community-based project in Richmond, Virginia—the Benefield Building. This community center will feature retail, makers’ studios, co-living units and important connections to the surrounding area and transit.

    Many generous sponsors are helping make this project a reality, including Tretford Americas. Designed with the highest grade cashmere goat hairs from natural, sustainable resources, Tretford Americas' carpets are produced free from chemicals and toxins, making them an ideal match for the Benefield site. Courtney White, sales representative for Tretford Americas, dives into this patented manufacturing process and how it helps provide a healthier environment.

    About Our Guest:

    Courtney White is a sales representative for Tretford Americas.

    About Tretford Americas

    Tretford Americas has been producing tretford® carpets in Waterford, Ireland for over 40 years, and its carpets adorn some of the most prestigious buildings and businesses in the world including Google, SAP, etc.

    About the Author

    Adrian Schley

    Associate Editor

    Adrian Schley was an Associate Editor for i+s, where she covered the commercial interior design industry since 2018. Her work can also be found in BUILDINGS and Meetings Today. 

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