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Eco-friendly, p 2

-- Interior Design, 10/31/2003 12:00:00 AM

accessories • building materials • eco-friendly • fabric & wall covering • flooring •
furniture• kitchen & bath • lighting • outdoor furniture • seating

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Innovations in Wallcoverings&>

Woven by a collective of independent yarn makers and weavers in Kyoto, the Japanese Organics collection incorporates ecologically sound rayon fibers to mimic the appearance of various fabrics. Why rayon? Because it is more environmentally stable and less prone to wear than other yarns.

Haworth&>

Farm landscapes in Iowa and Ohio provided the creative spark for these fabrics of the same name. How did the the vision play out? In subtle statements of color and dynamic vertical and horizontal patterns. Manufactured from 100 percent postindustrial waste, the yarn-dyed fabrics stimulate visual interest—along with environmental awareness.

ECOsurfaces&>

The look of terrazzo, made of…rubber tires. Yes, ECOrocks is the green fan's answer for hallways, lobbies, and anyplace the look of a poured ceramic floor is desired without the cost of the real thing. It's slip-resistant, low-maintenance, and extremely durable. Available in rolls or tiles, in two geometric patterns and five color blends. At Gerbert.

Invision&>

The Karakul line of carpets, inspired by the warm appearance of wool, successfully approximates it with Solutia's Ultron Renew fibers, made from recycled material. The colorways are the understated but rich neutrals you'd expect of the best wool weaves. Now you can have your timeless elegance and your green credentials, too.

Waves of Grain&>

The concept behind the Furnucci furniture line? Pieces held together with wine corks made of recycled plastic. The Mark-o table is fashioned from Valchromat (a kind of fiberboard) and Baltic birch, with no joinery to speak of—except those corks. And it's finished with a nontoxic lacquer. As friendly as furniture can be.

Stubbins Design&>

Spot benches are fashioned from solid ash, cherry, and walnut milled from ecologically certified lumber. The seat is wrapped in paper cord, achieving an unusual but ergonomic—and most inviting—indentation. The shape and traditional joinery evoke a certain Danish zeitgeist, as does the earth-friendly production.