Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Livinglass Light

Livinglass Light
Livinglass
http://livinglass.com/materials_light.html

This is 100% recycled resin and glass. Thickness starting at 1/2". It is affordable. It is resistant to scratching fading and discoloration. Is based around the fact that it is LEED certified, or has many LEED credits. It has recycled content of MR4.1 and MR4.2.

Iconic Wood Panels




















Iconic Wood Panels
B&N industries
http://bnind.com/FINAL_ICONIC_PANELS/Reclaimed.html

This is recycled wood veneer that can be painted. Western Redwood (revitalized from olive barrel staves), Douglas Fir (recycled from old gym (bleachers), and Asian Teak (procured from beautiful, yet blighted structures throughout Southeast Asia) are the woods that are used. "The reclaimed timber veneer and panel substrate are both FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. The finish is a low- V.O.C. varnish. These choices can help projects earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points"

Floorometry 201


Floorometry 201
CS Consruction Specialties
http://www.c-sgroup.com/floorometry/concept/product-spread#system-201

Comes in 18x18 modules. It is for use in new construction and innovative projects. It goes well in entrance ways. It is great in high traffic areas because there is a layer that catches the dirt and water. It is a stainless steel flooring. It is design to trap large quantities of dirt at the door. No LEED credits were found.

MONOPPONITS AND MULTIPOINTS

Monopoints and Mulitpoints
WAC Lighting
http://www.waclighting.com/USA/products/?categoryid=40

This is a option for mounting the product of lights. It offers an adapter to which the quick connect pendants connect to. It is great for shelf installations or canopies. There is no LEED information on site.

WAC Lighting


Quick Connect Lighting Pendants
W.A.C. Lighting
http://www.waclighting.com/USA/products/?categoryid=214

These are a group of low voltage pendants that come in a large variety of colors and shapes. Most are hand-blown glass and are very beautiful and interesting. They bring an exciting and modern look to any space. It includes a 5 year product warranty. No LEED credits are stated.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Urban Renewal



Urban Renewal
Crossville, Inc.
crossvilleinc.com

Urban Renewal has metal finishes that mimic an urban city look. It also has classic and contemporary designs that are on the tiles and comes in different sizes and shampes for patterning. Urban Renewal is used on vertical applications including bathroom and kitchen backslpashes, fireplaces, shower walls, and exterior walls. Each tile contains at least 50 percent post-consumer recycled material retrieved from various sources. It also has LEED certification of MR 4.1, 4.2, 5.1,5.2

Tuscan Clay



Tuscan Clay
crossville, inc.
crossvilleinc.com

This is a Porcelain Stone tile with the look of terracotta. It comes in 4 color variations that can be mixed and matched. It is more durable than granite and does not need waxing like original terracotta requires. It is available in variety of sizes for floor and countertop applications. It has a handmade appearance that is inspired by the Tuscan look that it encompasses. It is made in the USA, is a certified porcelain tile and also a floor score.

Echo Glass



EchoGlass
Crossville, Inc.
crossvilleinc.com


This glass is a fantastic alternative to other glass tiles. It is available in 15 colors, including white, black, and red as well as soft blues, greens, and ambers. It comes in three finishes: clear, iridescent, and a frosted matte. Echo Recycled Glass is made of cast, translucent glass that is textured front and back which allows light to be reflected in many ways. It can be used on a plethora of applications, such as: interior walls and floors, exterior walls, showers, fountains, and pool linings. Contributes to LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2 Credits.

Empire



Empire Tile
Crossville, Inc.
crossvilleinc.com














This tile is made of porcelain stone and comes in a number of colors and finishes as two are shown above. Great for indoor floors in bathrooms, kitchens, or living areas. It is stated to have extreme durability and stay in tact for years to come. It states that it is a certified porcelain tile, but has no LEED certification.

Illuminessence Glass



Illuminessence Glass
Crossville, Inc.
crossvilleinc.com













Illuminessence glass can be used in many areas including interior flooring, pools, showers, wall covering and more. It is designed to mimic water and light and goes best in those locations. It comes in 3 finishes and 8 colors. It can be ordered individually or in sheets with mixed colors. There is a lifetime warranty on the product. Its maintenance is easy as long as it is kept up.
No green attributes are mentioned.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Alkemi




Alkemi
Renewed Materials, LLC
Renewedmaterials.com

Alkemi is an all-around green product. It has LEED credits of 4.1 and 4.2. It can be recycled after. It is made of leftover alloy metals and aluminum. Alkemi is used mainly for countertops and come in tons of colors and finishes as some are shown in the photos. Alkemi offers a brilliant, sustainable alternative to the mundane, everyday surface materials.









Moz ceiling panels





































Moz Ceiling panels
Moz Metals
mozdesigns.com

Above is an example of Moz Metals used in ceiling panels. It also shows them wrapped around columns, but it can be used as wall panels, woven wall panels, and wall decorative art. It comes in a large variety of colors. patterns, and finishes making for a great option to make an interior interesting. It is a durable metal made of solid-core aluminum, perforated aluminum and corrugated aluminum. It has LEED credit of 2.0 MR with a rating of 4.

"Aluminum is recycled extensively from both post-consumer and post-industrial sources and provides the most valuable component for most municipal recycling efforts. A survey in late 2003 indicated that the recycled content of domestically produced, flat rolled products for the Building and Construction market was approximately 80 - 85%."

It can also be recycled back when it is out of use.

"Móz custom ceiling panels transform the mood of your space and inspire your most important clients. Whether you are looking to excite with a high-impact design or enhance with a subtle concept, custom ceilings are a great solution."

Sambesi















Sambesi
GKD Metal Fabrics
gkdmetalfabrics.com

Sambeski is made of stainless steel and had many application options. Can be place indoor, as shown above, or in outdoor applications. It can be used as a decorative and protective material that reflects light. Has a modern look and can be custom shaped. There are no Green attributes stated on the site.

Illumesh


Illumesh
GKD Metal Fabrics
gkdmetalfabrics.com

Illumesh is a very durable, weather resistant, and easily maintainable metal fabric. The colors are used to attract people and add an interesting display for a building. The LED lighting can make patterns or signage.

It is made of stainless steel with small lighting to create the graphic images. The images are controlled by a computer and many things can be created. It is good to be used on a large scale because the images can be distorted on a small scale. It has 3-5 LED light per pixel.

The mesh is also transparent so natural lighting is still used for energy conservation for the building.

It can be ordered up 26ft in width and 82 ft in height.

No green attributes are stated about the mesh.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Glassfile Textures



Joel Berman Glass
jbermanglass.com
Glassfile textures- Bastoni

This glass is formed from a ceramic mold where many shapes are formed for a variety of uses. It is a extremely versatile glass product. It comes in many colors and can be applied in many places.

product info: "Textured glass can be utilized as a design element in virtually any interior or exterior architectural design context to create provocative, stunning spaces. Joel Berman Glass Studios’ unique hand-crafted kiln-cast glass offers textures, sizes, colors and finishes that invoke passion and inspire creativity."

"Available for both interior and exterior glass applications, Joel Berman Glass Studios’ color coatings can be used in conjunction with annealed, tempered, etched, sandblasted, and textured glass. These proprietary processes and material formulations are combined to produce a coating system that exhibits excellent performance in the areas of adhesion, weathering, and colorfastness. Rigorous testing, together with an ongoing quality control program, ensures a finished product that is both functional, and aesthetically appealing."

It is also available in standard colors and custom colors that match a pantone color system.

Material Composition: Kiln formed glass

green attributes: JBGS Systems Ambient Spray Coating

Friday, February 5, 2010

Profile

































Profile glass tile Annsacks.com or dealer in Dallas and various locations

"handcrafted glass tile with a luminous quality and beautiful surface texture. Profile is made from silica sand, an abundant natural resource, with most colors also containing recycled content. Profile glass tile is available in a rich palette of warm earth tones, soothing blues and greens, dramatic metallics and a vibrant red."

many varieties of colors, more affordable pricing

trend aureo




















Trend Aureo. annsacks.com or store in Dallas. I thought this was just stunning!
some recyclable materials. No information on LEED credits
"Thin sheets of 24K gold leaf are sandwiched between transparent glass on the bottom layer, and hand blown glass on the top layer. The glass is then hand cut by artisans to create a stunning mosaic that catches the light just so, creating a luminous, brilliant, and beautiful installation."

erin adams facet





































Ann Sacks glass mosaics Annsacks.com

Very modern mosaic glass products for walls, not recommended for flooring. Recyclable glass.














crystal glass from Ann Sacks at Annsacks.com

"An appealing palette of nine colors in matte and gloss finish will satisfy any color setting. The unique large format 12" x 24" field makes a modern dramatic statement, while the mosaic patterns offer a subtle textural effect. Coordinate different formats and finishes in your design for creative patterning."
suitable for wall applications and light use flooring


















Ann Sacks Abyssinian Ceramic Tile
Annsacks.com
This is a recyclable ceramic tile that adds decorative elements good for bathrooms and showers. It adds drama without changing tile color and also comes in a large variety of colors.