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Designing for the Future Thanks to everyone who made the inaugural edition of our monthly e-newsletter such a success! Your comments have been valuable and insightful. If you missed it, find it online at Currier Designs. This month, we're pleased to explore an important and growing trend that is impacting all aspects of the design and build process - sustainable design. When we talk about sustainable or "green" design, we focus on the long term impact of the products we consider in the design of a building or an interior environment. From the composition of paint to the origin of the material used to make furniture or flooring, we consider lifecycle costs and benefits and look for recycled or recyclable materials as often as possible. And the good news is it is becoming increasingly easy and cost-efficient to do so. In this series of articles, we share with you a number of ways to think about sustainability and how to use and reuse materials. We hope you will be inspired to consider how you can integrate elements of sustainable design in your business - and your life. |
 | LEEDing by Example LEED certification is the nation's standard for green building. Learn more about the certification process as well as the positive effects of using environmentally sound and energy efficient building practices. Carol Clark(Click here for Article) |
 | Roll & Recycle Old Carpet Newspapers, glass, plastics - carpets? That's right, carpet can now be added to the list of common recyclables. And not a moment too soon! Carpet waste is a major contributor to landfills. Find out how to recycle unwanted carpet. Suzanne Cap (Click here for Article) |
 | Cradle to Cradle - on the Cutting Edge of Design Cradle to cradle, a hot concept in sustainable design, refers to a way of reusing materials without recycling. Materials are used in their natural state and can be used again in a new way without having to go into a heavy manufacturing process again. Check out this cutting edge, fully-outfitted cradle to cradle certified workspace as an example of the future of design. Tish Lewis (Click here for Article) |
 | Armstrong Brings Ceiling Tiles Full Circle A leader in industrial recycling, Armstrong has recycled more than 10 million square feet of discarded ceiling tile and counting! Read more about how old tiles get new life and how you can participate. Casey Caruso (Click here for Article) |
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