WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the launch of an expanded online data visualization resource that will allow any user to access aggregated LEED green building project information in the more than 150 countries with LEED projects under way.Following on the successful U.S. state market briefs launched by USGBC in April, the international market briefs detail LEED projects by owner sector, rating system and space type for all countries with building projects participating in the LEED green building rating system, along with in-market LEED credentialed professionals and USGBC members.“LEED is driving innovation and sustainable development across the...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Viridian Reclaimed Wood announced the introduction of several new products to its line of engineered reclaimed hardwood flooring, according to Viridian co-owner Joe Mitchoff. The line extensions include American Classic White Oak, Old Growth Douglas Fir, Fishtail Oak, and the in-demand Rustic Jakarta Market Blend.“Engineered hardwood flooring is especially hot in commercial interiors,” Mitchoff said. “And we now have local manufacturing partners who can meet our demanding standards, enabling us to expand our line substantially.”American White Oak, originating from the Northeastern United States, is derived from reclaimed white oak used to ship heavy cargoes via railcar across the...

MIAMI—Eco-Terr terrazzo in “Murano White” is featured in the recently renovated Roosevelt Hotel in Miami Beach. Interior designer Martin Brudnizki chose Eco-Terr to help preserve the Art Deco architecture and design of the historic 388 room hotel set to open later this year. To meet with Brudnizki’s design, Coverings ETC produced custom sizes of Murano White, which is featured throughout the guest bathrooms. Made from cement and recycled marble and granite chips, standard sizes are 16” x 16” and 24” x 24”, but customization of size and color is available for large projects.Murano White is part of Coverings ETC’s...

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH.—Crypton recently introduced C Zero, the latest weapon in the company’s arsenal of performance fabric solutions. C Zero is a new category of performance enhancements, one without the use of fluorinated chemistry, thereby having a minimal impact on the environment.  “C Zero is our first non-fluorinated fabric protection and we are thrilled to bring it to the marketplace,” said Randy Rubin, founder of Crypton. “It rounds out our family of offerings. While Crypton, Nanotex and INCASE are needed for cleaning oily food stains, C Zero offers excellent protection from water-based spills and the opportunity for a higher...

BOSTON—Upon receiving its recent LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Hostelling International Boston (HI-Boston) became the City of Boston’s first accommodation provider to achieve LEED certification. Since its opening in June 2012, this repurposed historic building at the cross section of Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, and the Theater District has since welcomed more than 200,000 travelers from more than 85 countries.“HI-Boston is raising the bar for the hospitality industry in Boston,” said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “The city is attracting more and more young people, and I’m thrilled that HI-USA is providing green accommodations for our...

DALTON, GA.—Tandus Centiva introduces its new Venue series. Made in the United States, Venue redefines luxury vinyl tile by combining outstanding design, competitive pricing and quick delivery. There are 58 products deigned to coordinate with Tandus Centiva soft surface and LVT lines.At the heart of this collection are 25 woods, 12 stones and 21 abstract designs taking their cue from sophisticated design and attractive color variation. The 25 wood designs include traditional wood tones as well as cooler more contemporary colors and grain structures. The stone offering leans toward a more modern look with subtle designs like Grigio and...

LAS VEGAS—ARIA Resort & Casino, LEED Gold and Green Key certified, as well as a TripAdvisor GreenLeader at the Platinum level, will be the site of this fall’s second annual Lodging Green & Sustainability Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. The LODGING Magazine event, with the support of EcoGreen Energy Solutions, will take place October 28 to 30.“This year we anticipate doubling the size of our event in both attendance and exhibit area,” says LODGING magazine Publisher Bill Corsini, who will once again host this annual event. “While still relatively small in only our second year, the conference will...

NATIONAL REPORT—When the NoMad Hotel opened in New York City in 2012, it did so with reclaimed wood flooring in its guestrooms. When the Grain Tasting Bar opened late that same year at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver in British Columbia, it featured doors made from reclaimed wood. When the Heritage Cabins at Pine Bungalows in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada were completed this year, the knotty pine tongue-in-groove wood installed in the original Pine Bungalows cabins in the 1960s and 1970s was utilized. Reclaimed wood is increasingly being specified and used in lodgings of all types, whether in...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—ECOS Paints, producer of a wide range of eco-friendly, non-toxic paints and finishes for both interior and exterior applications from wall and trim paints to stains and varnishes, announced it is the first paint company to be listed in the Declare database; a platform of the Living Building Challenge, which is widely accepted to be the most advanced green building standard in the world.“ECOS Paint has firmly established itself as a leader in the green building space and we are extremely proud to be the first paint company included in this industry leading database,” said Julian Crawford, CEO...

DALLAS—ForrestPerkins announced that Bree Dahl, Vice President, will lead its San Francisco office, previously led by Cliff Tuttle, who recently passed away. San Francisco is a key strategic location for ForrestPerkins, with a focus on high design.    “Our San Francisco team brings a fresh approach with a focus on cutting edge lifestyle design,” says Deborah Lloyd Forrest, FASID, ISHC, President of ForrestPerkins. “This group of young, highly creative designers represents the future of ForrestPerkins and our commitment to grow our distinctive brand of luxury design on the West Coast, and in Hawaii and Asia.”Bree Dahl, LEED AP ID+C, Vice...