CHICAGO—Mohawk’s commitment to going green extends throughout the company as evidenced by its commercial division’s Chicago showroom achieving gold-level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for commercial interiors.
The Mohawk Group’s gold LEED-CI showroom is located at The Merchandise Mart and is one of a few in the world-renown facility to boast the coveted LEED recognition. The newly renovated and expanded space opened in June for NeoCon.
“This achievement speaks volumes to our overarching sustainable design philosophy,” said Lewis Perkins, director of sustainable strategies for The Mohawk Group. “We strive to be the most environmentally responsible organization inside and out, and our showroom is just one more way we are driving this mission forward.”
Some of the showroom’s most sustainable features include: 100% of energy requirements are offset through green energy credits; 99% of demolition, construction and packaging debris were diverted from the landfill; more than 85% of wood for the construction and furniture was certified by the Forest Stewardship Council; 59% of all products and furniture specified were manufactured within a 500-mile radius, and mechanical system exceeds requirements by 30% for outside air and ventilation.
“Our goal for the showroom was to capture our holistic approach to business,” Perkins explained, “one centered on bringing people together and fostering innovative ideas while highlighting our continued commitment to sustainability.”
The space showcases products from each of the company’s four brands—Karastan Contract, Lees Carpets, Bigelow Commercial and Durkan—as well as the Mohawk’s green innovations including the manufacturer’s PVC-free Encycle modular backing system and first-of-its-kind Greenworks recycling center.
For more information on The Mohawk Group, call 800.241.4494.
The Mohawk Group’s gold LEED-CI showroom is located at The Merchandise Mart and is one of a few in the world-renown facility to boast the coveted LEED recognition. The newly renovated and expanded space opened in June for NeoCon.
“This achievement speaks volumes to our overarching sustainable design philosophy,” said Lewis Perkins, director of sustainable strategies for The Mohawk Group. “We strive to be the most environmentally responsible organization inside and out, and our showroom is just one more way we are driving this mission forward.”
Some of the showroom’s most sustainable features include: 100% of energy requirements are offset through green energy credits; 99% of demolition, construction and packaging debris were diverted from the landfill; more than 85% of wood for the construction and furniture was certified by the Forest Stewardship Council; 59% of all products and furniture specified were manufactured within a 500-mile radius, and mechanical system exceeds requirements by 30% for outside air and ventilation.
“Our goal for the showroom was to capture our holistic approach to business,” Perkins explained, “one centered on bringing people together and fostering innovative ideas while highlighting our continued commitment to sustainability.”
The space showcases products from each of the company’s four brands—Karastan Contract, Lees Carpets, Bigelow Commercial and Durkan—as well as the Mohawk’s green innovations including the manufacturer’s PVC-free Encycle modular backing system and first-of-its-kind Greenworks recycling center.
For more information on The Mohawk Group, call 800.241.4494.
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