EdOnline

Climate-Positive Decorative Panels: From Forest Management to Material Substitution

AEC Daily - IDCEC Course #AEC1504: Credit 0.1 HSW

Millennial consumers are committed to making environmentally sustainable purchasing choices. But what makes a product truly sustainable? This course presents data to show that thermally fused laminate (TFL) and other waste wood fiber products are among the most sustainable building materials on the market. Forest management, the properties that make wood climate positive, efficiencies in the panel manufacturing process, and the criteria and processes behind environmental certification are discussed. NEWH Category: Green Voice (Sustainability) Residential, Health Care, Govt. Insitutional, Facilities Management, Office/Corporate, Hospitality/Entertainment, Retail/Store Planning - restate how deeply millennials value corporate social and environmental sustainability - explain the basic makeup and applications of TFL decorative panels - discuss the impact of FSC managed forests on local ecosystems and communities, and - describe what makes certain materials climate positive.

Sign in to access content.

What can we help you find?