Fabricut

Tulsa, OK

1-800-999-8200

Brief Description: a company that supplies trims and fabrics for residential. Very affordable for a middle class family. One of the largest distributors in the world. They have lots of beautiful, modern and traditional patterns that are very appealing for the price offered. This would be a great company to use if you are a small business owner that needs a good range of fabrics at a great price.

Sustainability: they created a line called Environmental Plus that is committed to producing new sustainable fabrics each season. They are trying to become a paperless company. Their packages are recycled for shipping and no ink printed on it. They also have an internal recycling program to promote their employees to recycle.

www.fabricut.com

Stone and Brick

Eldorado Stone

1-800-925-1491

customerservice@eldoradostone.com

Local Dealer:

Luxury Concrete Building Co.

225-303-0540

Baton Rouge, LA

Brief Description: stone veneers are very light weight and easy to adhere easily to structurally sound surfaces, and capable of installations that are normally very costly with natural stones. The light weight eliminates the needs for wall ties and footings. It has a 2% waste factor unlike natural stone which is 10%.

Sustainability: The light weight veneer stone allows less gas usage. Contributes to LEED credits. 78% of country within 500 miles of a manufacturer. 1/2 the weight of natural stone reduce shipping weight and installation costs.

www.eldoradostone.com

Adjustable Tables

Steelcase

901 44th St. SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508

Brief Description: The desks operate to move at different heights for best ergonomics. They can be adjusted with electrical, turn crank, or an airtouch button to move the desk up and down. The desk allows you to use it more for things and take up less space. It also promotes healthier atmosphere for people so they don't have to sit all the time. They pay for themselves in less than 2 years b/c of not taking up too must space, so no need for extra square footage.

Height adjusts in 1.2 seconds

Height ranges from 26" to 43"

ergonomic handle to make adjustments.

Additional modesty screens available for more privacy.

"A place where more people are making more moves into less space."

Sustainability: members of FSC. They focus on life cycle assessment, recycle and reuse, supply chain, operations and facilities, and materials chemistry to better impact the environment in the best way. You can get LEED credits through MR and IEQ. You can also have direct and indirect connections with Operations and Maintenance, Building Design and Construction, and Interior Design and Construction.

www.steelcase.com

Metal Panels

Metl Span

Metl-Span LLC 1720 Lakepointe Drive, Suite #101 Lewisville, TX 75057

Toll Free for Calls in the U.S. (877) 585-9969 Calls from Outside the U.S. (972) 221-6656 (972) 420-9382 Fax

Brief Description: They supply exterior metal panels, roofs, storage, and windows for commercial buildings. It can be applied horizontally and vertically for maximum design impact. You can do custom sizes and varying size joints of 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and up to 3". They also have Metal-Vision windows that help contain hot and cold much better. They also make sure their windows are tested for water and air infiltration so they meet the criteria for high performance.

Sustainability: members of FSC. Many of their products have contributed to buildings that reached LEED Platinum ratings. Members of USGBC, Energy Star, and CRRC (Cool Roof Rating Council). Their metal contributes to reducing the heat island effect with a 79 SRI for low sloped roofs and 29 SRI for steep sloped roofs.

www.metlspan.com

Windows & Doors

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.
1323 S. 11th Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401-5998
715.842.5666

Sales Rep:

Sony Lockhart

ext. 1392

Brief Description: They supply residential windows and doors. They can customize whatever you want. They have multiple samples for different stains. They pay special attention to detail for a more elaborate, sophisticated design. It looks very high quality, and definitely gives the home an expensive look. Their K-Force windows can withstand hurricane force winds and debris for maximum strength. You can get them in single or dual glazed windows. You can put an LoE coating also.

Tests: Meets of exceeds ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97, 101/I.S.2-97/NAFS-02

Sustainability: Some of their windows have EnergyStar depending on your region. The dual glazed windows are more energy efficient to keep in the heat or cold. The LoE coating improves energy efficiency and reduces heat gain. Members of USGBC, FSC, and EnergyStar.

www.kolbe-kolbe.com