- Project Scope: Approximately 8,000 square feet total; showroom is 5,600 square feet
- Green Squared Certified Products:
- Color Blox EcoCycle-Slinky 24 x 24 (showroom, hallway and coffee bar)
- EcoCycle-Night Air 12 x 12 (Scion area and new car delivery area)
- EcoCycle-Pine Barren 12 x 12 (path on floor in the Eco/Prius area)
100 percent of the original structure, a 19th-century horse barn, was recycled for this LEED NC Platinum Certified San Francisco Toyota facility, and 75 percent of the construction waste was recycled, according to the tile manufacturer.
- Project Scope: 450,000 square feet
- Green Squared Certified Products: Semi-GlossTM Ceramic Wall and Counter Tile 6″ x 6″ in Coral Bead, Fire Brick, Galaxy, Key Lime, Mustard, Ocean Blue, Orange Burst, White, and Wood Violet
The design team from HKS Architect implemented sustainable strategies to lower the carbon footprint of the project, including materials selection. Semi-Gloss is made of 35% pre-consumer recycled material and is produced at a U.S. manufacturing facility, according to the tile manufacturer.
- Project Scope: 45,000 square feet
- Green Squared Certified Products: Ultralite Mortar Pro
Ultralite Mortar Pro was used to install tiles on 22 columns through the resort, as well as the floors of the lobby and promenades. Containing recycled materials that reduce its weight, the mortar helped ease the load on the scissor lifts used by installers and facilitated easier installation at the highest portions of the columns, according to the mortar manufacturer.
- Project Scope: 3,800 square feet
- Green Squared Certified Products: Eco Tile Natural Hues (2″ x 2″ to 4″ x 8″)
Architect Michael Reuctschle, AIA LEED AP, received a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects, Dayton Chapter, for this design of his private residence. Sustainable strategies employed include specification of building materials with high recycled content and using materials, sealants, and paints with low to zero VOC emissions.
– Architect’s blog, “The Little Woods House”
http://ruetschle.blogspot.com
- Project Scope: 1,264-room resort hotel on 250 acres
- Green Squared Certified Products: Extrema Rafting Unglazed Porcelain Floor Tile 12″ x 24″
[The] design reflects the natural beauty of Mexico with the easy luxury and playfulness of the Hard Rock brand. The JBI team was inspried by the Festival de Avandaro, a Woodstock-like music festival that took place in 1977 on Mexico’s Lake Avandaro.
-Jeffrey Beers International (JBI),
Architecture Firm
Website: jeffreybeers.com
- Project Scope: 9,660 square feet
- Green Squared Certified Products: #310 Mayflower Red Quarry Tile 6″ x 6″
This craft brewery is location in the historic downtown area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Quarry tile was chosen for its durability in heavy commercial setting such as those found in manufacturing, according to the tile manufacturer.
- Project Scope: 120,000 square feet
- Green Squared Certified Products:
- Progetta Casa and Urbanite (Through Body Porcelain)
- PietraArt Stone Slate
While this building was not LEED [certified], we wanted to be aware of our environmental impact. These products were chosen because of recycled content as well as performance. Sustainable products have come a long way: these products are performing great in a high traffic space.
– Cally Dalton, Interior Designer
Oz Architecture, Denver, CO