Ecolabels/Certifications

Highlights

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Specs: CertainTeed Decoustics Impressions Wall/Ceiling System

CertainTeed’s latest solutions include the lightweight Decoustics Impressions ceiling and wall system.
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Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Commercial Furniture

In a sea of sustainable rating systems, BIFMA’s level certification label makes it easier to shop for eco-friendly furniture.
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Simplifying Sustainability Standards with BIFMA's Steve Kooy

BIFMA's level certification for furniture provides much-needed clarity in a sea of sustainability standards and certifications.
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The New Climate Reality—and the Tools to Tackle It

Climate change may be the challenge of our time, but architects and designers are facing it head on. Here’s how.
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Kitchen and living room area at American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Dallas.

Perkins&Will's Tori Wickard Talks Total Transparency

Their senior project architect gets personal about she and the firm’s journey toward a healthier understanding of material composition.
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Cutting Through the Clutter of Ecolabels

An explosion of ecolabels has the industry racing to keep up. Here’s a little advice on how to keep them (and your head) straight when specifying responsibly.
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How Design Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed...
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How Design Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed...
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Pursuit of A Healthier Campus with WELL Building Certification

WELL Building Certification delivers interventions that are recognized for improving interior health in corporate offices, hospitality, healthcare, senior housing and multi -family...