Armstrong Competition

Product: Ceiling Panel System

Manufacturer: Ceilings Plus

Product name/#: Radians

Product information: This product comes with all kinds of options, width, finishes, etc. This product contains no VOC's and no added formaldehyde. This ceiling panel system is made of aluminum and contains up to 85% recycled content, and it is Class A fire rated. It can actually be used outside which would require different finish and installation features. This product can contribute to up to 4 LEED credits.

For more information on this product and other Ceilings Plus products, visit:

http://www.ceilingsplus.com/index.htm

Eco Glass

Product: Bendheim EcoGlass

Manufacturer: Lamberts glass factory for Bendheim

Product name/#: Eco Glass Coral

Product information: This product is architectural glass that is manufactured in an environmentally friendly way. The glass contains 60% Recycled glass (40% post-consumer, 20% pre-consumer). The energy efficient tempering process does not use any sulfur dioxide (commonly used for glass tempering, and is known to produce acid rain and may cause permanent health problems). This glass is zero VOC. This glass can contribute to up to 4 LEED credits.

For more information on this product and other Bendheim products, visit:

http://www.bendheim.com/index.cfm

Rug

Product: Rug Designed by Virginia Langley for Durkan, part of Mohawk Group

Manufacturer: Mohawk

Product name/#: L'auberge CYP/UVL8914

Product information: This rug is made of Colorstrand Nylon with Sentry Plus, with a cut & loop pattern. It is backed with Woven Polypropylene. The rug comes with a 15 year manufacture warranty. This product can contribute to LEED credits for Recycled Content. The manufacturer offers a ReCover Program, offering to pick up unwanted carpet with the possibility of recycling it, and ultimately keeping it out of landfills. The company also offers their customers the opportunity to 'Specify for a Cure' meaning Mohawk will donate 25 cents for every yard of Durkan carpet to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

For more information on this product and other Mohawk Group (Durkan) products visit:

http://www.durkan.com/site/index.asp

Stone Wall

Product: Stone Wall

Manufacturer: Eldorado Stone

Product name/#: Gemstone Ember Wall

Product Information: This product is manufactured to look like natural stone in texture and color. It is produced from a concrete mix that consists of portland cement, lightweight aggregates, and mineral oxide pigments. It can be used for interior or exterior applications. The manufacturer offers a 50 year warranty, so it is obviously durable. This 'stone' product can contribute to 2 LEED credits for Regional Materials.

For more information on this product and other Eldorado Stone products visit:

http://roppe.com/products/overview/index.html

Rubber Tile

Product: Smooth, Marbleized Rubber tile

Manufacturer: Roppe Corporation

Product name/#: 633/Ginko

Product Information: This product, intended for high traffic areas, is flame retardant, antifungal, and oil and grease resistant. This tile is made of a 100% synthetic rubber (10% of which is natural rubber) blended with stabilizing fillers, color pigments, and processing oils. It contains no PVC, and since its manufactured with non-hazardous materials its good for the environment, and is recyclable, and also meets CHPS criteria. According to the manufacturer, this product is "the most inexpensive, durable surface regarding length of life cycle and minimal maintenance." This product can contribute to 3 LEED credits under the Materials and Resources category.

For more information on this product and other Roppe products, visit:

http://roppe.com/products/overview/index.html

3-Form

Note: Neither of these pictures do the actual sample any justice.

Product: Resin Panels

Manufacturer: 3-Form

Product name/#: Varia Hive Small

Product Information: This translucent resin panel is made of Eco-Resin, which contains 40% post-industrial (or pre-consumer) recycled content resin. This material contains no PVC and no VOC. It can contribute to the following LEED credits: Recycled content, Environmental Quality for Daylight and Views. This product is Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified. This product is easy to clean and very durable, since it is 40 times the impact strength of glass. 3-Form offers to reclaim the product at end-of-life, which is yet another great 'green' attribute of this company's products.

For more information on this product and other 3-Form products, visit:

http://www.3-form.com/materials-varia_ecoresin.php

Pearlescence

Product: High Pressure Decorative Laminate

Manufacturer: Lamin-Art

Product name/#: Beryl/2441-R Wisp Finish, GP48 Standard Grade (from Lamin-Arts Pearlescence line)

Product Information: This laminate material is made by laminating phenolic resin-impregnated kraft paper sheets with melamine resin-impregnated decorative sheets. The decorative sheets contain Pearlescence inks. This product does NOT meet the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard for abrasion/scratch resistance, so it should only be used for vertical surfaces and/or non-working horizontal surfaces that are not exposed to much wear and tear. This material is very easy to maintain, just wipe with damp cloth and mild soap. This product can contribute to earning the following LEED credits: Recycled content, Regional Materials, Rapidly Renewable Materials (kraft paper from (SFI) certified forest with 10-yr. cycle harvest), Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants (if recommended ones are used), Low-Emitting Materials: Systems Furniture and Seating. This high pressure laminate is also Greenguard Indoor Air Quality certified and Greenguard certified for Children and Schools.

For more information on this product and other Pearlescence materials by Lamin-Art, visit:

http://www.laminart.com/us/products-samples/collections/pearlescence-solid-colors-9.html?all=1

Benjamin Moore Paint

Product: Benjamin Moore Paint - Natura Interior Waterborne Paint

Manufacturer: Benjamin Moore Paint

Product name/#: Fiji/AF-525 in eggshell finish (from the Affinity Color Collection)

Product Information: This paint color is one of the colors I am using to represent the element water in my China project. I chose to use Benjamin Moore's Natura paint because of its green properties. Natura is a high quality interior paint that is a legitimate ZERO-VOC (yes, even after pigment/tint is added), it is 100% Acrylic, spatter resistant, it cleans up without harsh chemicals (just need water). This paint exceeds Green Seal standards and Greenguard certified, also contributes toward earning multiple LEED credits.

For more information on this product and other Benjamin Moore products, visit:

http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=fh_home

Wine Cork Tiles

Product: Wine Cork Tiles

Manufacturer: Yemm & Hart

Product name/#: Wine Cork Tile/60-40/901 Natural

Product Information: This product is made of 78% post-consumer wine cork stoppers that were collected from people and businesses across the US, and 25% granulated post-industrial cork from Portugal, and also contains polyurethane acting as the binder. You can actually see the that the stoppers were cut vertically and horizontally. This product can be used indoors for: flooring, wall covering, and even a bulletin board. The manufacturer offers a 2 year warranty. For a 36" x 36" tile at a 1/4" costs $10.48 per square foot.

For more information on this product and other Yemm & Hart products, visit:

http://yemmhart.com/materials/winecorktiles/winecorktiles.htm

Recycled Material

Product: Origins

Manufacturer: Yemm & Hart

Product name/#: Marble White/502

Product Information: This material is made from 98% post-consumer recycled High Density Polyethylene, and 1% Low Density Polyethylene, from recycling centers. So anything that you would recycle like milk carton, shampoo bottle, and any plastic container with the #2 in the recycle symbol on the bottom of the container. At the end of the products life, it can be completely recycled. This solid surface/plastic laminate material should be used indoors for applications such as: counter tops, restroom and shower partitions, and work surfaces, to name a few. It is a very durable product, the manufacturer offers a 15 year warranty. The Origins line is also easy to maintain, just wipe with warm water and Ajax. Depending on the the thickness chosen, it costs $6.40 per pound, so if you chose the 1/2" it would cost $18.35 per square foot.

For more information on this product and other green products from Yemm & Hart, visit:

http://yemmhart.com/index.html

Crazy Fabric

Product: Upholstery Fabric

Manufacturer: Design Tex

Product name/#: Fawn/ 3219 103

Product Information: This fabric is part of Design Tex's Environmental Design product line. It is made of 100% recycled nylon. Design Tex offer a recycling program and a reclaim program. It can contribute to 3 LEED credits, is Cradle-to-Cradle, EU Flower certified, and Greenguard certified. It looks like silver, so for my China project, this would be great to use for a room that the metal element needs to be represented.

For more information about this product and other Designtex products, visit:

http://www.designtex.com/index.aspx

Eco Countertops

Product: Countertops

Manufacturer: Cosentino

Product name/#: Crystal Ash from the Green Collection

Product information: The countertops from the Green Collection are made of 75% post-industrial and/or post-consumer recycled materials, mostly from recycled mirror. Other materials used to make this product are: porcelain, glass, crystalized ash, corn based resin, and stone scraps. It is very durable and resistant against scratching, staining, and scorching. It is a non-porous material and doesn't need a sealer. It is made in a very environmentally friendly manufacturing process, they use 94% recycled water, 99% of VOC purification at the factory, and many other great things. This countertop can contribute toward earning 5 LEED credits, it is Cradle-to-Cradle and Greenguard Certified.

For more information on this product and other Cosentino products, visit:

http://www.ecobycosentino.com/index.cfm

Golden Floor

Product: Centiva Flooring

Manufacturer: Centiva

Product name/#: Victory Line: Magics - Sunstone/MG 8044

Product Information: This tile product is manufactured in a unique process that creates a unique look for every tile to create depth and shadows. This look is accentuated by being produced with metallic pigment. Also the floor is made with recycled material equaling more than half of the total product, and is also recyclable. The floor contains 30% pre-consumer and 4% post-consumer recycled content, and the backing is made from 100% pre and post consumer materials. It is mostly with vinyl. This is a really durable product, it is scuff resistant, and the manufacturer provides a 20 year warranty. This product is FloorScore certified, GREENGUARD certified and GREENGUARD for Children and Schools Certification, and can contribute to earning LEED credits.

For more information on this product and other Centiva products, visit:

http://www.centiva.com/v2/www/default.asp

3-D "Wallpaper"

Product: Wall Flats - Embossed Wall Tiles

Manufacturer: Inhabit

Product name/#: /Shangri La/SHANWF

Product information: This is such a cool, Green alternate to wallpaper, or plain walls! These wall flats are made of 100% bamboo pulp, There are no chemicals added to the product and wastewater from production is distilled and reused. They are also 100% biodegradable and/or can be recycled with other paper products once you no longer want the product. To keep this product as green as possible, the manufacturer recommends no VOC paints and glues for installation. Wall Flats are extremely durable. They have durable properties similar to that of drywall once installed. They should be installed indoors only, and shouldn't be installed in a kitchen as a backsplash, or a room with excessive steam.

For more information on Wall Flats and other Inhabit products, visit:

http://www.inhabitliving.com/detail.aspx?ID=874

Eco Upholstry

Product: Environmental Upholstry

Manufacturer:Designtex

Product name/#:Sun/H224 201

Product information: This fabric is from Designtex's line of environmentally friendly fabrics. The line is so 'green,' its: Cradle-to-Cradle Certified, EU Flower Certified, Oeko-tex Certified, Scientific Certifications Systems, and Greenguard Certified. ALSO this fabric can contribute to the following LEED Credits: recycled content, regional materials, innovation in design, rapidly renewable materials, and certified wood. Designtex offers a recycling program for their fabrics and also have a reclaim program. This one in particular, is made from 100% Rayon from bamboo (a rapidly renewable resource), which makes it extremely durable (has abrasion of 100,000) and considered 'extreme performance' on Designtex's website.

For more information on this amazing fabric and other Designtex products, visit:

http://www.designtex.com/products_Product.aspx?f=35536

Rubber Flooring

Product: Recycled Rubber Flooring

Manufacturer: Ceres PVC-Free Flooring

Product name/#: Arabian/501

Product information: This flooring is made of 95% recycled rubber tires (SBR rubber) and other post consumer and post industrial recycled rubber products. It is a great product to use in public spaces because its durable, you can't slip on it, provides great acoustics for any size room, has insulating properties, and is cushioning to walk on. It can be used indoors or outdoors. This flooring can contribute to the following LEED credits: sustainability, recycled content, energy and indoor air quality.

For more information on this product and other Ceres PVC-Free Flooring products, visit:

http://www.cbcflooring.com/ceres/rubber.html?array0=&array1=&array2=&array3=

Antique Chinese Chair

Product: Antique Chinese Armchair

Manufacturer (in this case dealer): China Collection

Product name/#: JKCX-2050-a

Product information: This is a traditional Chinese Chair. The carving on the front of the arms is a phoenix, which in Chinese represents good fortune and luck, especially for women. This type of chair was commonly used as a wedding chair. It dates to 1850. It is made of beech wood, and the origin of the chair is China, Jiangsu Province.

For more information on this product and other great antique pieces from China Collection, visit:

http://www.china.lu/en/index.htm

Metal Tiles

Product: Recycled Metal tiles

Manufacturer: Eco Friendly Flooring

Product name/#: Brass 2x2 Mixed Finishes

Product Information: This product can be used on wall, floors, counters, anywhere really. This tile is made from 100% recycled brass. I am probably going to use this material for my China project, I'm using Fung Shui and one of the elements is metal, so this is perfect! The cost of this material: $70/sq. ft.

For more information on this product and other Eco Friendly Flooring Products, visit:

http://ecofriendlyflooring.com/index.html

Living Wall

Product: Modular Gardening Containers/Pockets

Manufacturer: Woolly Pocket

Product name/#: for large installations seen here, you would use Wally Three, and Wally Five to create a living wall this large.

Product Information: This product allows you create a beautiful natural environment in any space using any plants you want. These 'pockets' are flexible, breathable, and can be used inside or outside. They are made of two materials: breathable felt and built-in moisture barrier. The felt is derived from 100% recycled plastic bottles, and the moisture barrier is made according to military standards for impermeability from 60% recycled plastic bottles, and then the two are stitched together by hand using UV-resistant nylon thread. These 2 materials allows the soil to breathe and also prevents water (if placed indoors) from dripping onto furniture or the floor. Woolly Pocket is a very sustainable company, their offices are solar powered and qualify for LEED Platinum, they also minimize manufacturing, marketing, and shipping materials.

For more information on this product and other Woolly Pocket products, visit:

http://www.woollypocket.com/

Water Feature

Product: Water Feature Built into wall

Manufacturer: Blue World USA

Product name/#: this product is so customizable that it doesn't really have a 'name'.

Product Information: This water feature is framed with multiple horizontal panels of your choice, but in this image it is finished in Powdercoated Shywhite. The recessed gold panel is crimped copper, which is enhanced with downlighting. The company recommends to leave to waterfall running (it plugs into an outlet) and only turn it off for maintenance. The only maintenance it really requires is that it needs to be drained every 3 to 4 months, and wipe the inside with a wet rag, and over time the water can cause the copper to get a hazy or cloudy film over the surface, so a water softener like Protec should be added to the water reservoir. The manufacturer doesn't offer any other specifications, but does offer the really high price tag of $45,000-$50,000!

For more information on this product and other Blue World USA products/installations and custom designs, visit:

http://bluworldusa.com/index.php?option=com_portfol&Itemid=&task=fullview&refid=687