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| Date | 4/22/2015 7:35:29 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | (ATLANTA, GA—MARCH 2015)— Interface, the global manufacturer of modular carpet tile and thought leader in sustainability, has been awarded LEED-CI Gold certification for its flagship Atlanta showroom which opened... |
| Article | (ATLANTA, GA—MARCH 2015)— Interface, the global manufacturer of modular carpet tile and thought leader in sustainability, has been awarded LEED-CI Gold certification for its flagship Atlanta showroom which opened this past July. Occupying a 6,900-square-foot space in Brickworks Atlanta, a restored industrial building dating back to the 1880s, the facility posed unique challenges as Interface’s design team sought to meet the energy efficiency criteria set by the USGBC while preserving the foundation and original historic character of the interiors. Among the noteworthy solutions that earned Interface its Gold level rating: • Lighting power is reduced by more than 30%. • All workspaces regularly occupied by employees are day lit with access to views of the outdoors. • 100% of specified equipment and appliances is Energy Star rated. • Green power was purchased for 100% of energy use for two years. • 35% reduction in water usage is achieved via aggressive water conservation and specification of low-flush and ultra-low flow fixtures. • More than 95% of the construction waste was diverted from landfills. • All wood products are FSC-certified. Also helping Interface achieve maximum LEED points is the Brickworks location in a pedestrian-friendly, dense, urban neighborhood with access to public transportation. What’s more, a shower and dressing area have been incorporated into the space making it possible for employees to hike or bike to work and then freshen up. The move to Brickworks, just 60 miles from Interface’s LaGrange, GA, headquarters, has enabled the company to consolidate business units that previously were scattered throughout the area. Now under this one roof are the company’s IT team and local sales associates plus key Interface Americas leadership, including President & CEO John Wells and VP of sales Richard French. Lead architect on the showroom project has been Chicago-based Boeman Design, working in tandem with the internal Interface design team. The Atlanta architect of record was MSTSD. For more information about Interface, visit www.Interface.com. About Interface Interface, Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial carpet tile. For 41 years, the company has consistently led the industry through innovation, and now leads the industry in environmental sustainability. It is setting the pace for development of modular carpet using materials and processes that take less from the environment, and is well along the path to “Mission Zero®,” a 20-year-old company-wide promise to eliminate any negative impact it has on the environment by the year 2020. Interface’s worldwide carpet manufacturing facilities maintain third party registration to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard, and the company obtained the first-ever Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the commercial floor covering industry in North America. The company is recognized globally for its commitment to build environmental considerations into its business decisions. For additional information: interface.com and blog.interface.com. |