Texas Architect May/June 2011: Context

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The home of GREEN rests on StonePeak tile.

U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters, Washington, D.C. first leed v3 Platinum certification | architect: Envision Design

StonePeak “Limestone” unglazed porcelain tile lies at the heart of usgbc’s first v3 LEED Platinum certified project: its new national headquarters. Each 12” x 24" Gray tile has through-body color and unique texture variations. StonePeak extracts materials and makes its tile in nearby Tennessee—not overseas—often providing leed regional credits. Only American Tile & Stone

“We designed the usgbc Headquarters to have a timeless, classically modern look and to greatly exceed Platinum leed-ci requirements. StonePeak tile provides a sophisticated 1 : 2 rectangular proportion and a durable surface for a high-traffic elevator lobby.”

can offer StonePeak in Texas, with six inspiring showrooms, plus Acme Brick

— Ken Wilson, faia, fiida, leed ap bd+c, Principal, Envision Design

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