SFC Offers DesigningGreen Seminar at High Point

March 17, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Green on March 18, 2010

The Sustainable Furnishings Council will offer a seminar, DesigningGreen2010: New Policies, Products & Procedures, at High Point Market.

The seminar, sponsored by Cisco Brothers and Toray Ultrasuede (America) Inc., is set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in Cisco's Mill Village showroom at 1014 Mill Ave. A reception will follow.
 
The seminar is worth one credit for interior designers seeking educational credits.
 
Jeff Hiller, LEED-CI/AP-certified president of SFC, will present the hour-long course. He developed the content for beginner and intermediate sustainable interiors practitioners as well as for retailers selling eco-friendly home furnishings.
 
"The idea is to provide real tools for growing business through green product options," said Hiller. "Any interior designer or dealer who wants to improve both top and bottom line can benefit from this unique High Point Market event."
 
The course highlights key developments in sustainable and green interior design and includes an assessment of current environmental issues, government policy and new legislation. Consumer awareness for eco-options, buying interest and purchase motivations based on the latest research will also be covered.
 
Finally, an overview of product-based solutions in home furnishings and interior treatments will include furniture, upholstery covers, such as the 100 percent recycled Ultrasuede EcoDesign, paint, flooring and lighting categories.
 
Cisco Brothers is a charter member of SFC and is committed to environmental initiatives related to furniture production as well as to corporate social responsibility. The Los Angeles- based company is widely known for featuring sustainable components in its upholstered furniture offering.
 
In 2009, Toray Ultrasuede launched its Ultrasuede brand of products using the company's EcoDesign process for capturing and recycling raw material, thereby reducing both energy consumption and carbon emissions by over 80 percent in the manufacturing process.
 
For additional information about Sustainable Furnishings Council or this event, please click here, or contact Susan Inglis, executive director by e-mail, or by phone at (919) 967-1137.