WALPOLE, N.H.—Len-Tex Corp. announced it has achieved Green Circle Certification for all its wallcovering designs. Green Circle is a multi-attribute certification agency that verifies all claims made by manufacturers for sustainable features of products and processes. Len-Tex’s Certified Environmental Facts (CEF) label from Green Circle offers the A&D community, facility owners and managers a resource for selecting green, sustainable interior products. Selecting Green Circle Certified products can also help to earn valuable LEED credits. The Green Circle Certification provides confirmation of Len-Tex’s Clean Chemistry Initiative for its wallcoverings using water-based print inks, ortho-phthalate-free and antimony-free Clean Vinyl Technology (CVT). Len-Tex...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—ASHRAE and the International Code Council have announced the release of the 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) User’s Manual. The manual provides readers an understanding of the requirements of the code and how those requirements may be met. The publication contains sample calculations, forms to demonstrate compliance, and references to helpful resources and websites. “ASHRAE remains committed to providing sustainability strategies to improve indoor air quality and building performance,” said 2020-21 ASHRAE President Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E. “The IgCC User’s Manual offers a clear roadmap to the specific requirements of the 2018 IgCC with provisions that promote sustainable construction...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has announced it has entered into a distribution partnership with Ohio Valley Flooring. Effective immediately, Ohio Valley will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio, with a footprint that spans the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia markets. This agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential customers in this key market. “Tarkett is focused on driving long-term, sustainable growth, while also delivering an exceptional customer experience. A key component of that strategy is expansion in distribution,”...

MCLEAN, VA.—Last year was undoubtedly one of the worst years in the history of the lodging industry but that bad year saw the continuation of one of the industry’s most notable success stories—Hilton’s Home2 Suites extended stay brand. Designed with “sustainability being a key pillar,” according to Global Brand Head Leonard Gooz, this year marks the tenth anniversary of the brand. As of December 31, 2020, there were 463 open and 409 in the pipeline. According to Hilton, the 500th Home2 Suites is expected to open by the end of this quarter. STR says Home2 Suites saw the most supply...

SILVERTHORNE, COLO.—The Pad team isn’t just talking about their commitment to sustainability for their new boutique hotel/hostel that opens this summer in Silverthorne, Colo., they’re taking action and joining more than 3,000 global sustainability leaders in pledging to adopt a new business model and culture that prioritizes purpose alongside profit. The Pad, a 36-room boutique hotel with hostel-style rooms, was recently certified as a pending B Corp with plans of achieving the full B Corp certification once they’re eligible after being open for 12 months. The Pad is on track to becoming the first B Corp certified company in Summit...

It was a busy last week with Earth week peaking on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22. There were numerous newsworthy announcements worth mentioning. First, Hilton released its Environmental, Social and Governance Report. The ESG Report highlights the company’s environmental and social performance during a tumultuous year. Among the report’s highlights: The company took steps to increase sourcing of renewable energy at hotels around the world, in line with the company’s science-based targets. In 2020, most Hilton-managed hotels in the United Kingdom began procuring 100 percent renewable electricity. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced it is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its award-winning...

Tarkett1 SOLON, OHIO—Celebrating the classic warmth and appeal of textiles, the new Fabric + Form Collection from Tarkett defines the softer, honest, and more genuine world we’ve been yearning for. The collection is comprised of six new soft surface and luxury vinyl tile options designed to coordinate seamlessly—offering a refined beauty with lasting performance and ease of use. Sheared Herringbone has a plush, luxurious feel with a seamless appearance. The pattern is made up of rows of parallel lines, which—in any two adjacent rows—slope in opposite directions. Because of the design’s dense textural properties, some of the underlying pattern subtly disappears, creating...

SAVANNAH, GA.—Green Badger, the premier cloud-based LEED certification software solution for the construction industry, has announced the release of the Jobsite Sustainability portal­­, a platform for builders, general contractors and owners to benchmark and track carbon emissions, jobsite wellness, and energy and water consumption throughout the construction process. The new functionality allows construction projects to incorporate sustainability goals across all jobsites, while comparing to internal or industry standards. “Incorporating sustainability into all projects is important, even when a 3rd party green certification isn't required,” said Tommy Linstroth, founder, and CEO of Green Badger. “Carbon and energy are traditionally focuses once...

IRVINE, CALIF.—With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting introduces its Flexile Series in multiple shapes, color temperatures and sizes to enable lighting designers to create unique lighting patterns for interior aesthetic architectural applications, including food-grade environments. The Flexile Series includes FlexileLG, FlexileSM, FlexileLG Linear and FlexibleLG Vertical. Each product provides a 360° lighted surface that illuminates uniformly without any shadowing, as well as a high 95 CRI and high luminous efficiency. The products are available in 2300K, 2700K, 3000K and 4000K color temperatures and multiple lengths. Ideal for food-grade environments, the Flexile Series includes a...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced it will be convening its members and stakeholders this June for USGBC Live to be held virtually from June 8 to 10, 2021. USGBC Live will unify regional and local perspectives to establish a global vision for USGBC and LEED and the adoption of LEED. “USGBC Live will streamline and integrate various practices to help the market accomplish their green building goals in an easier and more efficient way,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council. “In short, this is where we provide early access to, and shape, the future of LEED. The future is...