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Curious about the Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards? Learn more about GPS Standards version 2 in this recent blogpost I authored alongside Sarah Templin and David Briefel.

This is a personally gratifying day for me. The Flooring Sustainability Summit has been a dream for many of us since pre-pandemic. While we are still nearly six months away with much preparation remaining, today’s official “launch,” opening of registration, and seeing TCNA’s logo side by side with other major flooring associations, is making this dream feel like a reality. We will bring together the flooring industry, competitive hats aside, for engagement and to advance sustainability standardization, policy, and initiative. It’s finally an opportunity for the different flooring sectors, united, to be proactive under one roof alongside advocacy groups, standards organizations, designers, and procurement officials. In the construction sector, there is a serious need for alignment on standards/definitions, goals, and what’s feasible vs. impractical in the realm of human health and the environment. With flooring being such a major component of building interiors, this is an important opportunity for increased dialogue across a broad group of stakeholders to foster relationships, identify potential areas of harmonization, and work together to mitigate conflicting marketplace claims. Registration is open. Let’s go!!!

At GFDA, we're always inspired by innovation that drives sustainability forward, just like the insights shared in Laura Fenton's recent article in Business of Home on reducing waste during installation days. The article features design experts who have implemented creative strategies to minimize environmental impact, aligning closely with our mission at GFDA. 🔍 Key Strategies Highlighted: -Separating Waste: Designers emphasize the importance of sorting materials like cardboard, plastics, and Styrofoam to ensure proper disposal and recycling. -Efficient Coordination: Assigning dedicated staff for procurement and installation coordination can drastically reduce waste and improve overall project efficiency. -Local Sourcing: Utilizing local resources not only supports community businesses but also reduces shipping waste and carbon footprint. These practices resonate deeply with GFDA’s ethos of collaboration, education, and dedication to sustainability. We champion these methods within our community, urging members to think globally while acting locally, and always striving to lessen our environmental impact. Join us as we continue to push for sustainability in every aspect of design. Together, we can make significant strides towards reducing our industry's waste and enhancing our environmental stewardship. For more insights and detailed strategies on how to implement these practices, check out Laura Fenton's article: https://lnkd.in/g8eiBSjc #SustainableDesign #InteriorDesign #WasteReduction #Innovation #GFDA #EcoFriendlyPractices #ThoughtLeadership #BusinessOfHome

We're thrilled to share key insights from the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington D.C., where 225 industry leaders came together to tackle sustainability challenges in the flooring industry. 🌍 Day One Highlights: 🔹 Addressed crucial issues like embodied carbon, ESG and the latest green building standards. 🔹 Focused on "radical collaboration" to push sustainability initiatives forward. 🔹 Emphasized the importance of clear communication and alignment throughout the supply chain. 🔹 Encouraged manufacturers to consider the full lifecycle of products and create beautiful, efficient designs. Day Two Highlights: 🔹 Discussed flooring recycling successes, highlighting California's impressive program. 🔹 Introduced new federal standards for low embodied carbon construction materials to cut greenhouse gas emissions. 🔹 Shared the EPA's ambitious goals to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050, supported by grants from the Inflation Reduction Act. A big thank you to FLOOR Trends & Installation Magazine for covering these significant discussions. We're excited for the next Flooring Sustainability Summit on July 16-17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Let's continue working together to drive positive change in our industry! #Sustainability #FlooringIndustry #GreenBuilding https://lnkd.in/gC6WtGq3

Another great example of how architectural firms are attacking the climate crisis and establishing carbon reducing strategies and specification standards. Gensler has made this information available to everyone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 to use, so an essential source of information for smaller firms without the infrastructure and people to dedicate time to develop their own material Libraries in this way. It’s interesting to see how different firms are approaching product and material sustainability and specifications. Designers and architects are in a prime position to make big steps in carbon reduction through the products and materials that are specified, and other environmental sustainability strategies. #environment #circulareconomy #carbonnegative #sustainability #construction #specifications #architects #designers Australian Institute of Architects Australian Health Design Council Design Institute of Australia Architectus

Is 'Sustainable' Building Finally Taking Root? Check out the insights from Design and Construction Week 2024, where 'greenwashing' is fading and 'sustainability' is gaining traction! Read more: https://ow.ly/scQj50RnwHt #sustainability #greenwashing #waltdenny

The Architect's Newspaper spotlighted how Gensler's Product Sustainability Standards are “a step toward a more circular economy and less carbon-intensive industry.” Learn more about the process behind developing the open-source resource which aims to help manufacturers easily understand and meet #sustainability targets. #SustainabilityGoals #LowCarbon #NetZeroFuture #Architecture

A nice description of how I've been spending my days recently: on "a step toward a more circular economy and less carbon-intensive industry."

M Moser Associates’ Sam K Allen, MPH moser explores how regulatory changes, investor demands, and a growing global consciousness are reshaping corporate environmental responsibilities and influencing sustainability across #design, engineering, and construction sectors. In collaboration with Work Design Magazine