Commercial Interiors
Also known as “tenant improvement” or “TI” projects, commercial interiors present great opportunities for attending to health and sustainability impacts. They range in scope from a relatively light “refresh” of a space with updated finishes and furniture to a complete fit-out that includes localized mechanical systems.
Either way, TI projects entail most of the stuff that occupants are directly exposed to, so minimizing potential hazards in the products is paramount.
And because these projects have a notoriously short useful life, attention to the environmental footprint of products—and the ability to reuse or recycle them later—goes a long way.
Commercial Interiors
Deep Dives
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Why “Zero VOC” Was Never Enough
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We used to look for coatings, adhesives, and sealants that contained no VOCs. Great for smog prevention, but IAQ and installer health are also important.
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Textile Choices: Cleaner Options for Every Application
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Standard textiles can have a toxic, devastating impact on our environment. Your project can do better.
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Getting the EPD Credit in LEED v4: Canada Green Building Council Fit-Out
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How to earn the LEED v4 credit for EPDs, from a Canadian practitioner helping design CaGBC’s new office
Quick Takes
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Behind Humanscale’s Living Product Challenge Certification
News Analysis
Going big, committing early, and removing unneeded chemistry were key ingredients in certifying the Diffrient chair and Float table under LPC.
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First LEED v4 Projects Certified
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A Peek Inside Google's Healthy Materials Program
News Analysis
Google is way out front of other organizations-both public and private-when it comes to screening materials for hazardous ingredients in its workplaces.
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Carpets with No Added Stain or Dirt Repellents?
News Analysis
Perfluorochemicals stick around in our groundwater much longer than they stick on the carpet they're supposed to protect. Interface and Bentley Prince Street now offer carpets that use sulfonated fibers and don't require PFCs.
Learning Resources
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