January 2, 2008—JG Architectural Supply has become the third hardwood flooring manufacturer in the world to bring a LEED Accredited Professional on staff, deepening its commitment to the green building industry.
Public interest in green building has exploded since the US Green Building Council (USGBC) was first established in 1993. Since then, the USGBC has developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system for green buildings, which has rapidly become the most accepted standard for Green Building worldwide.
As more cities and townships across the nation have begun embracing green building practices, traditional design and construction firms have also begun scrambling to relearn the approach to their trade. Both materials and methods must be reassessed for green building compliance.
John Gasparine, founder of JG Architectural Supply states: “I feel like there are many suppliers out there pushing green materials, and they don’t really understand what makes their product green in the first place. My business has a deep commitment to customer service, and if we are to be a leader in green wood flooring products, we must thoroughly understand the green building practice before we can fully fill the needs of our customers.
With the recent addition of a LEED AP to JG Architectural’s staff, these design and construction firms will now find more than the innovative green products they’ve come to expect from JG — they will find the added value of expert advice on their Green Building project as well.
JG Architectural Supply is a manufacturer/distributor of environmentally friendly hardwood flooring, lumber, and construction adhesives. Founded in 2006 by John Gasparine, a biologist and former public health consultant, JG Architectural Supply has become the leading supplier of green wood flooring products in the mid-Atlantic region. For more information, see the Web site.
