Materials Study & Analysis - by Sneha Vaswani

MATERIALS BINDER SNEHA VASWANI

Table of Contents Washed Concrete

Bottled Glass Quartz Glass Tile Porcelain Tile Yanchi Bamboo Myco Foam Board Knoll Textile Hemp Fabric Diaz Wallpaper Coconut Wallcovering Metal Fabric - Square 25 Metal Fabric - Mandarin Chiyogami Upholstery Plasma Wallcovering Melrose Ivory Carpet Kalo Natural Carpet

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Concrete, Cement Based, Stone Masonry

Washed Concrete CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 65 19.23 Vinyl Tile with Urethane Coating and Ceramic Bead Particles Plank and tile sizes available 12”x24”, 18”x18”, 4”x36”

Flammability

Class B

Applications

Commercial Usage

Limitations

Although more durable for long term setting, it can be expensive to install these tiles.

Sustainability Aspecta strives to deliver their materials with transportation, having the lowest carbon footprint (aspectaflooring.com). By having a fine selection of materials, durability is promoted throughout it’s life cycle. Recycling these washed concrete tiles is something easy to be implemented for those looking to change their tiles into something more contemporary and sustainable. The solid vinyl tiles were designed with the intention to be easily recyclable and available, with low maintanence. There aren’t any strong chemicals included in these tiles; they help to balance out the air levels and level out the moisture.

Contact Aspecta Flooring 855-400-7732

Bottle Glass Quartz CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

12 36 61.19 Modified resin and mineral filler Different sizing according to Sheet Stalk, Kitchen Sinks, Vanity Bowls 12’x2’6’’

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Edge Strips, Window Sills, Kitchen Sinks, Vanity Bowls

Limitations

Interior surfaces only. It cannot be exposed to incredibly hot surfaces anove 175°F.

Sustainability Formica’s solid surfaces are definitely versatile as it is a very durable material, allowing different applications such as countertops, sinks, showers, along with table tops as well (formica.com). All materials and minerals used are mined sustainably and taken from softwoods. By doing this, they are practicing the idea of green design: taking only what is needed and using renewable, sustainable materials. Greenguard certified indoor air quality for this material to ensure a healthier indoor air system. Keeping at a grade A class fire resistance and non-porous surface making it water resistant, the bottle glass quartz definitely becomes one of the most durable and reliable, efficient materials that one could use.

Contact Formica samples@formica.com 800-367-6422

Glass & Ceramics

Glass Tile CSI Format Number

09 30 23

Material Contents

100% pre-consumer recycled window glass

Types and Sizes

All tiles are handmade and sizes may vary Mosaics and Tiles avaialble in custom sizes

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Interior and Exteriors with warm/cold climates Wall, flooring, counters, submerged surfaces.

This glass tile is a versatile material.

Limitations

Avoid abrasive cleaning chemicals as it may scratch the tiles. Order more than needed as tiles may look slightly different because it’s handmade

Sustainability Fireclay tile is a Californian based glass tile manufacturer that uses local crushed window glass (from close proximity to their store) into the store now. By attaining their materials locally, they are being eco-friendly and cutting down on shipping costs and freight charges. Sustainability doesn’t only stop at the material, the recycled boxes that she ship materials in is also 100% recyclable. New, upcoming projects include CRT crushing where tv screens are 100% recyclable. At Fireclay tile, no scrap gets left behind, everything is recycled and ready for use. Abrasive cleaning equipment shouldn’t be used because its highly possible to damage the surfaces of the glass and clay tiling.

Contact Fireclay Tile hello@fireclaytile.com 800-773-2226

Porcelain Tile CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 30 13 Glazed Porcelain with a matte finish 6”x24”, 6”x36”

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Residential and commercial Interiors and exteriors on floors and walls

Limitations

Cold and hard feeling Expensive material for installation

Sustainability According to Greenguard certification, this porcelain tile is certified for good indoor air quality (builddirect.com). This tile is sustainable and natural because its made from 100% natural materials, making our environment a better atmosphere to reside in. The porcelain tile is completely recyclable and durable without any extra VOCs. The absorption rate in these porcelain tiles are extremely low, making it a very hygienic material and easy to clean. Porcelain tiles are durable and versatile with the various locations you could apply it to, it manages to liven up your space, never compromising on fresh air.

Contact Build Direct sales@builddirect.com 877-631-2845

Wood, Naturals, Wood Products

Yanchi Bamboo CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 62 23 100% Bamboo grass pressured together Plank sizes 40�x5�

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Bamboo Flooring for residential and commercial spaces

Limitations

Due to its natural materiality, colors may fade over time due to sunshine.

Sustainability The Yanchi company revolves around bamboo, which is one of the most common materials in China in construction and material applications. Having to ship it all the way from Asia to the United States definitely diminishes the standard of being locally sourced. With bamboo being a rapidly renewable material, it serves to be a more eco-friendly choice of material for those who are searching for a long durable, long lasting material.This particular material uses an adhesive (which contains formaldehydes), that is required to create the strand-woven texture. Bamboo doesn’t always grow well in every environment as cracks appear in humid conditions, so it puts a limitation on the global aspect of the usage of bamboo.

Contact Build Direct sales@builddirect.com 877-631-2845

Myco Foam Board CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

07 21 13.13 100% Mycelium mushroom roots 6”x6”, 18”x18” Custom sizes available as well

Flammability

Class A

Applications

An eco-friendly alternative to styrofoam insulation and product packaging.

Limitations

Myco Foam Board isn’t waterproof and it will decompose due to excess moisture.

A protective waterproof coat can be used.

Sustainability Myco Board brings an interesting alternative to the usage of insulation by foamcore with a more natural material. Myco Board doesn’t use any VOCs or any other chemically added components. Ecovative Design sells some basic necessities online that allow people to grow their own myco foam.

According to Organic connect magazine, myco board doesn’t use any adhesives with formaldehydes (organicconnectmag.com). Comparing this to foamcore that would never be recycled, Myco just goes back into an entire process of decomposing back into the soil. The mycelium allows for more breathability and a healthier environment.

Contact Ecovative Design 518.273.3753

Textiles & Leather

Knoll Textile CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 72 19 77% Recycled Polyester, 15% Polyester, 8% Nylon A roll with a width of 8�

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Used in interior surfaces as upholstery, wall coverings, and fabric panels.

Limitations

Cleaning should only be with a wet-clean

Sustainability Knoll textile is a material with soil and stain repellent, making it a more coefficient material with a heavy textured feel. There are no fire retardants added into this fabric, making it more breathable and suitable for living and working environments. Although this material may be durable and made from synthetic fibers, it doesn’t really make it environmentally friendly to be using partly man-made fabrics as it still releases toxins in the production of the material.

Contact Knoll shopservice@knoll.com 866 565-5858

Hemp Fabric CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 72 19 45% Hemp, 40% Cotton, 15% Recycled Polyester Roll width of 54�

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Interiors and exteriors on floors and walls

Limitations

Material prone to wrinkles

Sustainability Hemp fabric is completely made from natural fibers that is fast growing and renewable.

There are no fire retardants added and the hemp is usually ideal for growing in tropical warmer climates. It only uses a very small percentage of water as the hemp is observant (eartheasy.com). Hemp is environmentally sustainable because there’s a higher chance the product will be handmade or locally sourced.

This material contains 15% recycled polyester and the blend of it mixed with the Hemp and Cotton allows to create a new materiality with different textures (hemptraders.com). It can be used as an insulator since it is able to withstand heat at a high temperature, more than other fabrics.

Contact Viesso info@viesso.com 877-884-3776

Wallcoverings, Wall Surfaces, Paint

Diaz Wallpaper CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 72 16 Vinyl Roll with a width of 52�

Custom sizes and colors are available.

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Wallcoverings for interior spaces. Installation can be non-reverse hung or straight across match.

Limitations

Installation only suitable for interior environments without excess moisture or water.

Sustainability The Diaz wallpaper is made of vinyl which could be recycled at the end of its life.

There are low VOCs in the treatment of this wall covering which ultimately help our breathing in the environment, along with antimicrobial additives. Permavent is a micro venting technology for breathability in humid environments, and this is applied on all Versa designs (versawallcovering.com). Vinyl is feasible and since its made from an abundant source, it’s readily available to us, however, mold may occur with excess moisture.

Contact Versa Wallcoverings custserv@lsiwc.com 502-458-2614

Durapalm Coconut CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 74 13 100% Palm 5/8”x3”x24” or 72”

Flammability

Class B

Applications

Durapalm Coconut Edge Grain can be used for wall panels and Flooring

Limitations

Exclusively for interior spaces Not appropriate for outside weather conditions

Sustainability There are absolutely no formaldehydes or any VOCs in the manufacturing of Durapalm’s coconut slabs, making it a more healthier environment for everyone to reside in. Immediately there is a good affect on the internal air quality and nothing is compromised with the use of this material.

Coconut timber is quite abundant and there is a lot of resources where you’re able to find plenty of it, along with being a sustainable material. According to an article, the South-East Asian and Pacific region has more uses of coconut materials because it is more abundant and feasible (nilaeslit.com). The demand of coconut wood materials rises in the west and since there isn’t a lot of resources that side, the coconut material ends up being shipped, adding higher costs of overall production.

Contact Plyboo Direct sales@plyboo.com 866-835-9859

Metals

Metal Fabric Square 25 CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

05 50 00 AISI Type 316 Austenitic Stainless Steel Rigid Structure Maximum width of 13’, length of 18’

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Walls, Columns, Ceilings, Partitions, Framing Solar Control: energy saving while filtering light

Limitations

Special maintainence required to ensure the quality of the metal fabric.

Sustainability Metal Fabrics can do all sorts of things to your interiors from decorating surfaces, way finding, structural surfaces, and even day light efficiency settings. Stainless Steel 316 is a rigid and durable material thats easy to maintain and keeps within codes and it is 100% recyclable with post-industrial and postconsumer content (gkdmetalfabrics.com). Not much cleaning is needed when using 316 because it is a relatively smooth material which only requires maybe some dusting. Using these metal fabrics in your space allows for different textures for different programmed areas. Practicing solar efficiency within the space by filtering light to provide a range of views (gkdmetalfabrics.com).

This material is a sustainable choice for most surfaces as it uses stainless steel, which has a long life time.

Contact GKD-USA Inc sales@gkdusa.com 800-453-8616

Metal Fabric Mandarin CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

08 12 23 Bronze Flexible in both directions Maximum width of 12’

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Walls, Ceilings, Partitions.

Limitations

Bronze characteristics are known to change its color due to humidity or oily substances, resulting in a change of color.

Sustainability Bronze metals are at least 90% recycled and this type of sheet from GKD Metal Fabrics is a flexible sheet that can be applied both ways. It is completely free of formaldehyde. This material does not pose any health risk without any gas emissions or allergens. This bronze metal fabric can also be used as a sunshade façade to block out the excess sunlight (gdkmetalfabrics. com). The Bronze metal fabrics can also be recycled and reused.

Contact GKD-USA Inc sales@gkdusa.com 800-453-8616

Synthetics

Chiyogami Upholstery CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 72 19 100% Polyester Available in 18 colors A roll with the width of 48” Repeat pattern at 1.75”x1.75”

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Panel fabrics, Drapery, Window Coverings

Limitations

Interior surfaces only.

Excessive moisture on the surface can affect the installation.

Sustainability Chiyogami upholstery is made from 100% polyester, with flame retardants just for fabrics, making it safe and comfortable for the community. This material is a good option for drapery or panels because you’re able to recycle it after its use without a major affect to the environment. The company Designtex that manufactures this material, has a carbon reduction project going on, in which this material supports it and reduces the greenhouse gases (www.designtex.com). By having this polyester material as an option, it allows the possibility of having future materials less sustainable than polyester to be able to still help in reduce greenhouse gases.

Contact Designtex info@designtex.com 800.221.1540

Plasma Wallcovering CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 72 19 85% Polyester, 15% Olefin Custom colors available Roll with a width of 56.5�

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Wallcovering & Wall panels

Limitations

Interior surfaces only.

Needs to be occasionally vacuumed to remain in proper state.

Sustainability This wall covering is made from polyester blend and uses 22% post-consumer recycled content and 41% pre-consumer recycled content (www.wolfgordon. com). It is locally manufactured so it doesn’t raise production costs within the US. There are low VOCs in this material which makes the material more breathable in more dense and clustered environments. This wallcovering does not compromise with the durability, through which helps the community to reside in a fresher state of mind.

Contact Wolf Gordon info@wolfgordon.com 800 347 0550

Carpet

Melrose Ivory Carpet CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 68 13 100% New Zealand Wool 5’x7’, 8’x10’ Berber loop

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Floor carpeting, rugs

Limitations

High maintainence.

Spot clean on soiled surfaces with wool cleaner.

Sustainability The melrose ivory carpet uses 100% New Zealand wool. With wool being a renewable material, there is nothing to worry about when it comes to shearing sheep for their wool (www.woolsnz.com). Recycling plays a huge role in the materiality of wool because there is always some way or the other where wool gets recycled, whether it is from old carpets or crushed and broken down into the ground. The recycling possibilities are endless. Using more wool carpets would be beneficial to the environment because it’s an easy recycling process and there is an abundant amount of wool, but the only drawback with wool is the drastic price difference to synthetics.

Contact The Perfect Rug customerservice@theperfectrug.com 877-722-5284

Kalo Natural Carpet CSI Format Number Material Contents Types and Sizes

09 68 13 100% Sea Grass with Sisal 5’x7’, 8’x10’ Carpet is 100% woven

Flammability

Class A

Applications

Floor carpeting, rugs

Limitations

Sisal products require extra attention as it is a natural product. Vacuum regularly to avoid dirt build-up.

Sustainability With the Kalo natural carpet it uses 100% sisal which is a natural product that can be recycled and renewable. This carpet comes in a non-dyed state, minimising the toxins and further added chemicals, keeping the carpet completely in its natural woven state. There are absolutely no added chemicals or fertilisers, making sisal carpets a definite choice for natural materials. Sisal material is a durable choice for any interior space because of it’s low maintenance factor.

Contact The Perfect Rug customerservice@theperfectrug.com 877-722-5284