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General Specifications

Glass inserts:
Bendheim WBIR-229, Spectrum Glass - 100C
Premium Insert: !3 Form Thatch

Standard/Upgrade Top Options:
Lightweight concrete – concrete with recycled glass or shells upgrade
Engineered stone (Caesar Stone)
Vetrazzo – premium upgrade

FSC Wood and Veneer Resources: (certified)

Standard Woods/Veneers: Maple, Cherry, American Walnut, Reconstituted Wengi

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Optional Wood:
Quartered Ash veneer and FSC American Quartered Ash

Premium Wood Veneer Resource: Eucalyptus, Red Bubinga, Bamboo, Kieri

Ultra Premium Veneers: (other options)
http://www.veneers.com/list_veneers.htm?1-2-Light
http://www.veneers.com/list_veneers.htm?3-2-Dark
http://www.veneers.com/list_veneers.htm?2-2-Medium

Standard Wood Finishes: Dark, Medium, Light
standard finishes
Construction - FSC hardwoods, veneers, arreis board, encore particle board, cerres, no/low voc
glues, adhesives

Nuvacor or Arpa laminate- for glossy formed cabinetry (Nuvacor has applied for GreenGuard status)

Standard Metal Finish:
   Chemetal #902 Brushed Aluminum (77% recycled content, 100% post consumer waste)
   Chemetal #328 Caramel – (85% recycled content, 100% post consumer waste)
All cabinetry to be sanded smooth and coated with water borne urethane to be used for “green”
finish.

All drawers to be dovetailed with concealed, full extension slides and soft closers. Closed cabinet
boxes with edge banding to match door face, unless otherwise specified. All cabinets to have full
backs and adjustable shelves, unless otherwise specified.

All cushions use renewable, soy-based foam made with 20% soybean oil, reducing the amount of
petroleum-based products and wrapped in 100% recycled fibers.

All textiles recommended are from manufacturers that support sustainable industry standards.

Textile standards are made from either organic and natural fibers, post industrial recycled
polyester, or other sustainable fibers, such as bamboo and hemp. All faux suede is PVC free. For
natural leather use, reconstituted leather is recommended.

 

 

 

 

Laura Birns, ASID, LEED AP
Certified Green Build Professional
Member Sustainable Furnishings Council

LauraBirnsDesign Eco-Furnishings, LLC
PO Box 812
Del Mar, CA 92014
(O) 760-438-0731
(F) 760-438-1404

 

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