Being environmentally responsible, inside and out,
is a responsibility we take seriously. For that reason
we take care to select and use products that are Earth
friendly and people friendly. As a result, we create
healthy interior spaces that care for the needs and
well being of the occupants as well as our Earth by
way of the lifecycle production processes of the products
we’ve used. Below is a brief description of the
products selected for the Lifespan Healthcare LLC facility
at 270 Scientific Park Drive in Norcross, GA. Attached
to this summary overview is a more detailed account
of each product noted herein.
CARPET (Showroom + Corridors):
Shaw Contract’s “Green With Envy” collection’s “First
in Line” carpet tile is made of 100% eco solution
q premium branded nylon and an ecoworx® backing
and features 38.2% post industrial recycled content,
a FlorSept® system antimicrobial protection, and
a Lifetime Commercial warranty.
eco solution q premium branded nylon:
A cradle to cradle product that is forever recyclable
and that utilizes an average of 23 million pounds of
recycled content annually.
ecoworx® backing:
a 100% PVC-free recyclable backing system with recycled
content, made from thermoplastic polyolefin compound
with a fiberglass reinforcing layer providing, among
other things, Lower BOC's (bioactive organic compounds)
and smoke density test results than PVC and is 100%
recyclable with recycled content and lower embodied
energy than PVC.
CARPET (Offices + Innovative Area):
Shaw Contract’s “Green With Envy” collection’s “First
in Line” carpet tile is made of 86% eco solution
q premium branded nylon and an ecoworx® backing
and features 38.2% post industrial recycled content,
a FlorSept® system antimicrobial protection, and
a Lifetime Commercial warranty.
VINYL PLANK (Showroom):
SDI’s vinyl plank is 100% recyclable and requires
no wax or finishing. It’s nonporous and does
not harbor the growth of molds, mildews, or bacteria.
The primary raw material used to make vinyl, common
salt, is a practically unlimited natural resource.
It’s wear layer provides superior durability
and long product life.
RIKETT QUARTZ TILE (Research, Production, and Distribution
Areas):
This tile was chosen instead of VCT due to its superior
strength which reduces the need for replacement tiles,
low lifecycle costs, reduced wax and maintenance requirements
which reduce the use and disposal of stripping and
finishing chemicals, and environmental production responsibility
including the use of 85% of post-industrial waste and
the conservation of water through the production process.
Rikett® quartz tile is applauded by environmentalists
because of its 70% quartz no waste composition, recyclability,
and long life which keeps it out of landfills. Rikett® Quartz
tile is also GreenGuard® certified for Indoor Air
Quality for low VOC emitting materials, adhesives,
and sealants.
It’s also made in the USA. It provides 3 accredited
LEED points: 1 point for raw material sourced within
a 500 mile radius of the factory, 1 point for product
made of 70% natural resources, and 1 point for using
renewable natural resources.
PAINT:
A variety of eco friendly Sherwin Williams paints that
feature low odor and VOC’s (volatile organic
compounds) known for creating and contributing to
poor indoor air quality and related heath problems
were used for this project.
CEILING TILE:
Ceiling tiles were selected for excellent light reflectance
reducing the need for excess lighting, low formaldehyde
content for positive indoor air quality, recycled
content, recyclability, and warranty properties to
ensure long product life. Armstrong is a manufacturer
that is dedicated to true Green principals and created
a ceiling tile reclamation program to keep product
from being landfilled during renovation.
CORTEGA (Research, Production, and Distribution Areas):
Earns 5 of 7 LEED credits, has low formaldehyde VOC’s,
and is eligible for the recycling program
GEORGIAN #1752 (Training, Conference, Offices, and
Corridors):
Earns 5 of 7 LEED credits, has low formaldehyde VOC’s,
has excellent light reflectance, is anti-microbial,
is wash, impact, and scratch resistant, has a 30 year
warranty and is eligible for the recycling program.
ULTIMA #1911 (Reception, Open offices 1 + 2, Showroom,
and Break Room):
Selected for its excellent acoustic absorption for
the comfort of the occupant in an open area, this product
also has one of the highest light reflectance values
available, has zero added formaldehyde, is anti-microbial,
and boasts a 30 year warranty.
LIGHTING:
The need for lighting was reduced due to daylight harvesting.
Fluorescent lighting, known to have a long bulb life
and low energy use, was used where appropriate. Most
of the incandescent and all of the halogen lighting
are dimmable. Using dimmers not only makes the lighting
more comfortable to the occupants, but increases
the bulb life and reduces the energy used by the
lamps. For the halogen track lighting we used a special
Phillips 37 watt bulb that creates better light quality,
uses less power than the 50 watt bulb and reduces
the heat output so that the HVAC system doesn’t
have to expend as much energy cooling the space,
and when dimmed by only 10% (barely noticeable to
the eye) nearly doubles the life of the bulb.
FURNISHINGS:
Herman Miller prides themselves on their environmental
responsibility. They are committed to the use of
100% renewable energy and to achieving the goal of
zero air and water manufacturing emissions by the
year 2020. They implement a stringent policy of returnable
and recyclable packaging of closed loop recycling
systems for repeat recycling.
Aeron desk chairs are ergonomically superior for the
occupant, are made of 66% recycled materials and are
94% recyclable at the end of their useful lives.
Caper guest chairs are made of 21% recycled materials
and are up to 100% recyclable at the end of their useful
lives.
Ethospace office furnishings are made of 35% recycled
materials and are up to 78% recyclable at the end of
their useful lives.
My Studio open area office furnishings are made of
30% recycled materials and are up to 69% recyclable
at the end of their useful lives.
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