The finishes in the house had
to be able to withstand the UV rays from the many windows that were incorporated to
bring in natural light. The team used hard surface flooring for durability and easy cleaning, (including reclaimed oak
flooring), recycled glass tiles, and integral colored plaster walls to reduce VOC use.
■ recycled glass tiles for bath walls and backsplashes, which are available from 100% recycled, post-consum- er glass materials and are “beautiful, durable, and long lasting ■ hard surface flooring— such as wood, stone, tile, and cork—which are durable, easy to maintain and clean, and don’t release harmful gases ■ wood-framed dining, counter, and bar stools with washable seat cushions, which also support long- term durability
“From my perspective, the jury is no longer out as there are “Integral colored plaster walls support healthy indoor air qual-
ity as an inert finish that is available additive free,” she says. “Ad- ditionally, the skim coat of plaster blocks the small amount of VOCs in drywall and taped joints, supports moisture management and can act as an air barrier.” Other green elements Stelmack particularly likes are:
high-performing products that are green, sustainable, and eco- friendly and products that are less ideal for the triple bottom line— people, planet, profit,” Stelmack says. “Performance concerns are not a specific issue with just green products. Vetting products and the issues around performance come with any type of product, re- gardless of whether it is LEED compliant or meets a set of sustain- able criteria.” GB
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