Sustainability in Wood Flooring: Environmental Impacts and Certifications

Presenter:
Walter Lourie and Taleen Josefsson (TAJ Architecture Studio)

About:
Explore how real wood flooring supports sustainable and healthy building practices. This course covers carbon impacts, forest stewardship, green building programs, and how to select materials that reduce environmental harm.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate the environmental footprint of wood vs. synthetic flooring options.
• Explain the role of forests and wood products in carbon capture and long-term storage.
• Identify relevant environmental certifications and what they mean for responsible sourcing.
• Describe how low-VOC finishes and adhesives contribute to improved indoor air quality.

This course is accredited for 2 LUs/HSWs (AIA).

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.