Fortune White Papers:
Judith Ingalls on design
Shades of Green
As momentum builds in the design community
for sustainable design practices, it becomes important
to make as many decisions as possible to support the intent
of sustainability. Since floorcovering is one of the largest
items in the finish budget, evaluating the specification
and impact on both the interior and exterior environment
can contribute to the green effect. Issues such as LEED
certification, face fiber, backing materials, recycled
content and industry efforts at supporting sustainable
design need clarification.
