April 21, 2008—Teknion Corporation announces that the United States Green Building Council has awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Commercial Interiors 2.0 Gold for its new San Francisco showroom.
Teknion’s environmental concerns and commitment to sustainability were foremost in planning the showroom. Created by Vanderbyl Design, the space uses recycled materials and maximize natural light. The primary wall treatment is an organic pattern water-jet cut panels made of recycled white plastic bottles. This pattern allows more than 50 percent of the material to be recycled back to the panel manufacturer. The treatment is opaque and yet provides translucency.
Care was given to use recycled and recyclable materials throughout, as well as Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood and wall finishes. All products displayed are Greenguard certified for indoor air quality.
LEED-CI is the recognized benchmark for high-performance green interiors. LEED is the US Green Building Council’s voluntary rating and certification program for developing high-performance, sustainable green-built environments. Projects earn points and are rated in six green credit categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design.
For more information visit the Teknion Web site as well as its FMLink ad.
