Healthy Built Environments with Natural Wood Flooring

Presenter:
Walter Lourie, Mafi Wood Flooring

About:
This course explores the health benefits of natural wood flooring in the built environment. It covers biophilic design and how wood contributes to improved indoor air quality, overall health, better sleep, and stress reduction. Additionally, we will discuss the sustainability of wood, its role in carbon sequestration, and the advantages of manufacturing without harmful chemicals.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the role of hardwoods in biophilic design and their impact on the health and well-being of building occupants.
• Recognize the importance of wood flooring certification based on the highest standards for sustainability and ecological biodiversity.
• Discuss how natural wood floors can be maintained without plastic finishes that may contain hazardous chemicals.
• Explain how natural wood flooring sequesters carbon for generations.
• Understand the basics of wood movement and how proper installation and humidity control influence the longevity of natural wood.
• Review best practices for maintaining natural wood surfaces to ensure durability and performance.

This course is accredited for 2 LU/HSWs.

Location:
Aronson’s Floor Covering
135 West 17th St New York, NY 10011
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Register:
This lecture will be live in our Chelsea showroom. Lunch will be served after the seminar.