Tour the Ultimate Green Classroom

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Acoustical Ceiling Panel by USG Company

COMPANY: USG COMPANY

PRODUCT: Classroom Acoustical Ceiling Panel: USG Frost  ClimaPlus

ECO- BENEFITS:

  • Zero-Emitting VOCs
  • Impact/Abuse Resistant
  • 71% Recycled Content
  • Superior acoustic performanceCost Effective
  • 30 year lifetime warranty
  • Locally Sourced- within 500 miles

CONTACT: USG Company
Gregg A. Scharrer
Architectural Services Rap
12993 Kingston Way
North Royalton, OH 44133
440-582-1601 

Acoustical Ceiling Panel by USG Company

COMPANY: USG COMPANY

PRODUCT: Classroom Acoustical Ceiling Panel: USG Frost  ClimaPlus

ECO- BENEFITS:

  • Zero-Emitting VOCs
  • Impact/Abuse Resistant
  • 71% Recycled Content
  • Superior acoustic performanceCost Effective
  • 30 year lifetime warranty
  • Locally Sourced- within 500 miles

CONTACT: USG Company
Gregg A. Scharrer
Architectural Services Rap
12993 Kingston Way
North Royalton, OH 44133
440-582-1601 

Aeron Chair by Herman Miller

Company: Herman Miller

Products: Aeron Chair and Here-Moblie Marker Board

Eco-Benefits:

  • Materials & Resources – 62% Recycled Content / 94% Recyclable / Regional Materials
  • Indoor Environmental Quality – GreenGuard Certified / Low Emitting Materials 
  • Innovation & Design Process – Innovative Design for Environment (DFE)

Contact:
Tony Novak – A&D Representative
Herman Miller, Inc.
Hermanmiller.com

All Tables and Office Systems by National Office/Gen2Hybrid

Company: National Office

Product: gen2 Hybrid Office Furniture

Eco-Benefits:

  • Hybrid workstations contain up to 75% recycled content
  • Furniture buyback program is offered to avoid landfill waste
  • Fabric is made from 100% recycled materials
  • Laminate is Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified
  • Adhesives are 100% water based with zero VOC''s
  • Worksurfaces are formaldehyde free and 100% recycled wood fiber

Contact:
Michael McDevitt/Candice Fisher
216.898.0080
http://www.natoffice.com/

All Tables and Office Systems by National Office/Gen2Hybrid

Company: National Office

Product: gen2 Hybrid Office Furniture

Eco-Benefits:

  • Hybrid workstations contain up to 75% recycled content
  • Furniture buyback program is offered to avoid landfill waste
  • Fabric is made from 100% recycled materials
  • Laminate is Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified
  • Adhesives are 100% water based with zero VOC''s
  • Worksurfaces are formaldehyde free and 100% recycled wood fiber

Contact:
Michael McDevitt/Candice Fisher
216.898.0080
http://www.natoffice.com/

Aspen Design - Eco-Friendly Contractor

Company: Aspen Design

Eco-Benefits: Our mission at Aspen Design is to design and build for the future of the client. Our practices are characterized by a highly interactive, client-focused design and build process where we establish lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust. We create architecturally interesting projects through sustainable design and green building practices while educating the client and public of their benefits.

Contact:
Mike Heintzelman
330.760.1856
aspen.mike@yahoo.com
http://www.aspendesign-build.com

Bamboo Flooring by Bam Star

Company: Bam Star by Ellis USA

Product: Bamboo Flooring

Eco- Benefits: Bamboo is extremely durable, and environmental choice, easy to maintain, easy to install. Bamboo is actually considered a grass, rather than a wood, which means that the same plant can be re-harvested for many years. Bamboo also grows in large amounts and may be selectively harvested annually. This makes bamboo one of the most renewable abundant natural resources on the planet.

Contact:
www.bamstar.com
4925 Galaxy Pkwy Ste o
Cleveland, OH 44128 216-839-0900

Ceiling Panels by USG Company

Company: USG Company

Product: classroom acoustical ceiling panel suspension system

usg donn dx/dxl 15/16 suspension system

ECO-Benefits:

  • 25% recycled content
  • locally sourced- westlake,oh
  • cost effective
  • 90% manufacturer efficiency

Contact:
USG Company
Gregg A. Scharrer
Architectural Services Rep.
12993 Kingston Way
North Royalton, OH 44133
440.582.1601

Ceiling Panels by USG Company

Company: USG Company

Product: classroom acoustical ceiling panel suspension system

usg donn dx/dxl 15/16 suspension system

ECO-Benefits:

  • 25% recycled content
  • locally sourced- westlake,oh
  • cost effective
  • 90% manufacturer efficiency

Contact:
USG Company
Gregg A. Scharrer
Architectural Services Rep.
12993 Kingston Way
North Royalton, OH 44133
440.582.1601

Corrugated Artwork by Mark Langan

Brunswick artist Mark Langan has been creating a fantastic piece of original art featuring The Green Dream logo. Made from corrugated cardboard boxes, this three dimensional rendering of our logo is true to the spirit of the project, and beautiful at the same time.

Mark is putting the finishing touches on the piece, but here are some examples of the project in progress. For more info about Mark''s work, please visit his website www.langanart.com

Custom Cabinetry by Mayfield Excel TECC

Company: Mayfield Excel TECC Construction Management Program

Product: Custom Cabinetry

Eco-Benefits: Construction Management students designed and built these eco-friendly cabinets using formaldehyde-free board and FSC Certified lumber. Cabinets were stain and finished using Safecoat''s No VOC stain and clear coat.

Contact: 
Mayfield Excel TECC
John Stevens, instructor 

Custom Cabinetry by Mayfield Excel TECC

Company: Mayfield Excel TECC Construction Management Program

Product: Custom Cabinetry

Eco-Benefits: Construction Management students designed and built these eco-friendly cabinets using formaldehyde-free board and FSC Certified lumber. Cabinets were stain and finished using Safecoat''s No VOC stain and clear coat.

Contact: 
Mayfield Excel TECC
John Stevens, instructor 

Custom Cabinetry by Mayfield Excel TECC

Company: Mayfield Excel TECC Construction Management Program

Product: Custom Cabinetry

Eco-Benefits: Construction Management students designed and built these eco-friendly cabinets using formaldehyde-free board and FSC Certified lumber. Cabinets were stain and finished using Safecoat''s No VOC stain and clear coat.

Contact:
Mayfield Excel TECC
John Stevens, instructor

Custom Cabinetry by Mayfield Excel TECC

Company: Mayfield Excel TECC Construction Management Program

Product: Custom Cabinetry

Eco-Benefits: Construction Management students designed and built these eco-friendly cabinets using formaldehyde-free board and FSC Certified lumber. Cabinets were stain and finished using Safecoat''s No VOC stain and clear coat.

Contact:
Mayfield Excel TECC
John Stevens, instructor

Electrical Installations by Lake Erie Electric

Company: Lake Erie Electric  

Product: Energy efficient and LEED electrical installations.

Eco-Benefits: By installing solar arrays, small wind projects, energy efficient lighting, and LEED projects Lake Erie Electric is able to help our customers reduce their energy consumption as well as their carbon footprint.

Contact: 
Mike Lucas
440-835-5565
mlucas@leeinc.com
http://www.leeinc.com

Environmental Consultant/Vendor - Riverwood Naturals

Company: Riverwood Naturals

Products: Marmoleum flooring and Forbo bulletin Board, IQ Air-Air cleaners, Alkemi countertops-recycled aluminum, recycled Sandhill glass tile, Safecoat paint. Consulting safe and non-toxic environments.

Eco-Benefits: Low or no VOC emissions, non-toxic, clean air, safe for the chemically sensitive, eco-friendly, sustainable, leeds points.

Contact:
Robin Selznick Hoffman
440.289.6319
fax: 440.893.9477
www.riverwoodnaturals.com
Riverwoodnatural@aol.com

Glass Tile by Sandhill Industries

Company: Sandhill Industries

Products: Glass Tile –Interior/Exterior; Vertical/Horizontal; Residential/Commercial

Eco-Benefits: Manufactured by hand with 100% recycled raw material; EPA Evergreen Award for pollution prevention; Sandhilll Industries uses innovative techniques to eliminate emissions and reduce energy consumption; product competes head-to-head with products made from ceramic or cement.

Contact:
Robin Selznick Hoffman
440.289.6319
www.Riverwoodnaturals.com
robin@riverwoodnaturals.com    

Graber Window Treatments by Dalphis Inc.

Company: Graber Window Treatments By Dalphis Inc. 

Product: Window Treatments

Eco-Benefits: Our products block solar heat gain and reduce UV damage while bringing a return on investment in the form of a healthier, more energy-efficient environment.

Contact:
Rick Nesselhauf
Dalphis Inc.
440-213-5030
rick4dalphis@aol.com

HealthPro Plus Air Purifier By IQAir

Company: IQAir

Product: HealthPro Plus Air Purifier

Eco-Benefits: The HealthPro Plus is the world''s most advanced air purifier. It powerfully filters allergens and other harmful particles and gases to create the healthiest possible indoor air.

Contact:
Local
Riverwood Naturals
440.289.6319

Integrated Classroom Lighting by Lighting Concepts One

Company:Lighting Concepts One

www.lightingconceptsone.com

Product: Finelite-lighting

ICLS-Integrated Classroom Lighting

System-Fluorescent lighting with daylight harvesting, dimming, occupancy and manual teachers controls.

Eco-Benefits: Schools are an investment in lives of our children. High performance schools are healthy, energy-efficient environments where teachers can teach effectively and students can develop to their fullest potential. ICLS in an important component of this changing environment. Meets or exceeds LEED and CHPS standards.

Contact: Gene Schleicher, IESNA

phone: 440-244-4484

e-mail: gene@lightingconceptsone.com 

Integrated Classroom Lighting by Lighting Concepts One

Company:Lighting Concepts One

www.lightingconceptsone.com

Product: Finelite-lighting

ICLS-Integrated Classroom Lighting

System-Fluorescent lighting with daylight harvesting, dimming, occupancy and manual teachers controls.

Eco-Benefits: Schools are an investment in lives of our children. High performance schools are healthy, energy-efficient environments where teachers can teach effectively and students can develop to their fullest potential. ICLS in an important component of this changing environment. Meets or exceeds LEED and CHPS standards.

Contact: Gene Schleicher, IESNA

phone: 440-244-4484

e-mail: gene@lightingconceptsone.com 

Kitchen Lighting by Lighting Concepts One

Company: Lighting Concepts One

Product: Juno Lighting Group by Schneider Electric: Elate Fluorescent Lenslite Downlights at Kitchen/ Dining Area and Elate Wallwasher at entrance for Artwork.

ECO-Benefits: Schools are an investment in the lives of our children. High performance schools are healthy, energy-efficient environments where teachers can teach effectively and students can develop to their fullest potential.

Contact:
Gene Schleicher, IESNA
440.244.4484
genelighting@lightingconceptsone.com
www.lightingconcepts.com

Kitchen Lighting by Lighting Concepts One

Company: Lighting Concepts One

Product: Juno Lighting Group by Schneider Electric: Elate Fluorescent Lenslite Downlights at Kitchen/ Dining Area and Elate Wallwasher at entrance for Artwork.

ECO-Benefits: Schools are an investment in the lives of our children. High performance schools are healthy, energy-efficient environments where teachers can teach effectively and students can develop to their fullest potential.

Contact:
Gene Schleicher, IESNA
440.244.4484
genelighting@lightingconceptsone.com
www.lightingconcepts.com

Kitchen Lighting by Lighting Concepts One

Company: Lighting Concepts One

Product: Juno Lighting Group by Schneider Electric: Elate Fluorescent Lenslite Downlights at Kitchen/ Dining Area and Elate Wallwasher at entrance for Artwork.

ECO-Benefits: Schools are an investment in the lives of our children. High performance schools are healthy, energy-efficient environments where teachers can teach effectively and students can develop to their fullest potential.

Contact:
Gene Schleicher, IESNA
440.244.4484
genelighting@lightingconceptsone.com
www.lightingconcepts.com

Marmoleum Flooring by Forbo

Company: Forbo Flooring

Product: Marmoleum Composition Tile/MCT & Recycled Bulletin Boards

Eco-Benefits: Smart Certified Sustainable Tile,
85% organic based, 66% bio based content.

Contact:

RIVERWOOD NATURALS:
Robin Selznick Hoffman
440.289.6319
FORBO MARMOLEUM:
Joe Forcht
440.503.1657

Paint by SafeCoat

Company: AFM Safecoat        

Product: Safecoat Paints

Eco-Benefits: No toxic chemicals, no VOC''s, no carbon emissions, high performance, safer even for the chemically sensitive.

Locally Available Through: Riverwood Naturals, 440.289.6319

Contact:
American Formulating & Mfg.
San Diego, CA 92103
800.239.0321

Paint by SafeCoat

Company: AFM Safecoat

Product: Safecoat Paints

Eco-Benefits: No toxic chemicals, no VOC''s, no carbon emissions, high performance, safer even for the chemically sensitive.

Locally Available Through: Riverwood Naturals, 440.289.6319

Contact:
American Formulating & Mfg.
San Diego, CA 92103
800.239.0321

Paint by SafeCoat

Company: AFM Safecoat

Product: Safecoat Paints

Eco-Benefits: No toxic chemicals, no VOC''s, no carbon emissions, high performance, safer even for the chemically sensitive.

Locally Available Through: Riverwood Naturals, 440.289.6319

Contact:
American Formulating & Mfg.
San Diego, CA 92103
800.239.0321

Recycled Aluminum Coutertops by Alkemi

Company: Renewed Materials, LLC

Product: ALKEMI Recycled Solid Surface Material

Eco-Benefits: An alternative surfacing material made from post-industrial aluminum scrap mixed with polyester resin, ALKEMI is a green alternative to stone and other conventional solid surface materials.
Special Thanks to SKOK Industries for Fabrication & Installation – 216-292-7533 26901 Richmond Rd,

Contact:                     
LOCAL DEALER
Riverwood Naturals
440.289.6319
Renewed Materials, LLC
info@renewedmaterials.com

Recycled Bulletin Boards by Forbo

Company: Forbo Flooring

Product: Marmoleum Composition Tile/MCT & Recycled Bulletin Boards

Eco-Benefits: Smart Certified Sustainable Tile,
85% organic based, 66% bio based content.

Contact:

RIVERWOOD NATURALS:
Robin Selznick Hoffman
440.289.6319
FORBO MARMOLEUM:
Joe Forcht
440.503.1657

Seating By Global Office

Company: GLOBAL – The Total Office   

Product: Flex Nest Chairs, Citi with Tablet Arm, Accord Executive Chair

Eco-Benefits: The Global group of companies has taken the environment as a serious issue since inception in 1966. Our objective is to contribute to a "greener future" by what we can accomplish today. Global diverts 40,000 pounds of wood and plastic waste weekly to be repurposed and given new life. No solvents are used in paint mixing and 99% of excess paint powder is reused eliminating waste. A new initiative allows for fabric scraps to be "up-cycled" into handmade patchwork handbags by Echoes-in-the-Attic.

Contact: 
Beth Crean
bcrean@globalindustries.com

Seating By Global Office

Company: GLOBAL – The Total Office   

Product: Flex Nest Chairs, Citi with Tablet Arm, Accord Executive Chair

Eco-Benefits: The Global group of companies has taken the environment as a serious issue since inception in 1966. Our objective is to contribute to a "greener future" by what we can accomplish today. Global diverts 40,000 pounds of wood and plastic waste weekly to be repurposed and given new life. No solvents are used in paint mixing and 99% of excess paint powder is reused eliminating waste. A new initiative allows for fabric scraps to be "up-cycled" into handmade patchwork handbags by Echoes-in-the-Attic.

Contact: 
Beth Crean
bcrean@globalindustries.com

Seating By Global Office

Company: GLOBAL – The Total Office   

Product: Flex Nest Chairs, Citi with Tablet Arm, Accord Executive Chair

Eco-Benefits: The Global group of companies has taken the environment as a serious issue since inception in 1966. Our objective is to contribute to a "greener future" by what we can accomplish today. Global diverts 40,000 pounds of wood and plastic waste weekly to be repurposed and given new life. No solvents are used in paint mixing and 99% of excess paint powder is reused eliminating waste. A new initiative allows for fabric scraps to be "up-cycled" into handmade patchwork handbags by Echoes-in-the-Attic.

Contact: 
Beth Crean
bcrean@globalindustries.com

Seating By Global Office

Company: GLOBAL – The Total Office   

Product: Flex Nest Chairs, Citi with Tablet Arm, Accord Executive Chair

Eco-Benefits: The Global group of companies has taken the environment as a serious issue since inception in 1966. Our objective is to contribute to a "greener future" by what we can accomplish today. Global diverts 40,000 pounds of wood and plastic waste weekly to be repurposed and given new life. No solvents are used in paint mixing and 99% of excess paint powder is reused eliminating waste. A new initiative allows for fabric scraps to be "up-cycled" into handmade patchwork handbags by Echoes-in-the-Attic.

Contact: 
Beth Crean
bcrean@globalindustries.com