Michelle DesnoyerMichelle Desnoyer is a former associate editor at Hardwood Floors.Green IssuesHistoric LEED-erNorth Carolina appears to be the state where the unimaginable becomes reality. It was the setting for the first seconds of manned flight, and it was the state where a historical renovation achieved the elusive Platinum certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Commercial Interiors, despite the fact that very few points are awarded for reusing existing structures, and there are only a handful of historic renovations in the world to have earned this certification. The Heilig Levine complex in downtown Raleigh, so named for the furniture store that occupied the space in 1936, posed several challenges to the architects and contractors: It was a historical building that needed to be preserved, it was a renovation project and the future tenants had high hopes for the highest of LEED ratings. However, one unifying piece made all three challenges easier to handle: the 100-year-old heart pine flooring.Architect: Tise-Kiester Architects (Chapel Hill, N.C.)March 6, 2013DesignProgressive Design Produces Iconic HouseTennessee Williams. Johnny Cash. Elvis. Memphis, Tenn., is home to many icons, but now there is a new superstar emerging from the eastern banks of the Mississippi River. The Woodard home has become a contemporary ideal for houses in the area, not only for its masterful use of design and the majestic views it offers, but also for its incorporation of regional and sustainable materials, primary of which is the bamboo flooring throughout the house.Architect: Todd Walker, Archimania (Memphis, Tenn.) General Contractor: Tom Archer, Archer Custom Builders (Memphis, Tenn.) Flooring Contractor: Anthony Horn, Horn Hardwood Floors (Millington, Tenn.) Flooring Supplier: Greer Company (Memphis) Flooring Manufacturer: D & M Flooring LLC (Roselle, Ill.) Finish Manufacturer: Basic Coatings (Toledo, Ohio)November 8, 2011ContractingBronx Bustle: A Day in the Life of Peter Downs' New Wood Co.September 30, 2008DesignThree Generations Reside Within Toronto Ravine HomeDesigner: Cindy Rendely, Cindy Rendely Architexture (Toronto)July 31, 2008Subfloor PrepThe Lowdown on Wood Flooring UnderlaymentsA guide to understanding types of wood flooring underlayments, including vapor barriers and sound abatement products, and how to use them correctly.July 31, 2008ContractingStrip Flooring: A Day in the Life With Las Vegas' Rode Bros. FloorsMay 31, 2008ContractingFlooring Durham: A Day in the Life of Contractor Genia SmithJanuary 31, 2008MoistureAvoid These Mistakes When Moisture Testing Wood FloorsThe top mistakes people make when trying to take moisture meter readings of of the moisture content of wood flooring.September 30, 2006Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDesignCraftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design AwardsHailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.Machines/ToolsMeet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into ArtworkContractingWhat’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?DesignWhite Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile AlternativeSponsor ContentRecognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards
