Source Snack Break

Today's Snack Break covers the latest collections from Chilewich, Plyboo, Pulp Studio, D'Style Lighting, and Jamie Beckwith.

Kristen Gilchrist with Viridian Wood’s sustainable White Oak and Walnut, and an introduction to their new line of Designply veneer and laminate tops.

Shaw Contract’s VP of Sustainability, Tim Conway, discussing Shaw’s carpet reclamation program and a sneak peek of one of their new sustainability programs. This program enables designers to specify free carpet recycling facilitated by Shaw. In addition, Rebecca Koteen shares Shaw’s new rug program.

Dianne Knight with an update on durable, bleach cleanable upholstery fabric options from Momentum and chemical resistant wall Protection from P3Tec.

Stacie Love with an overview of historic pieces from Knoll.

Lynn Morgan presenting 9 species of FSC wood for fabrication into a wide variety of uses including countertops, tables, work stations, shelving, and more.

Megan Zetlmaier presenting Luum's Second Sight Collection designed by Suzanne Tick.

Rachel Pratt presenting new porcelain field tiles and coordinating decorative styles from Emser Tile.

Matthew Bietz presenting Quartertwenty’s wall-mounted product line, as well as custom furniture collaborations with PDX-based designers.

Brianna Nastasi with McGrory Glass discussing custom glass opportunities for internal, external, and structural applications. Find out how to specify McGrory glass with your choice of color, radiance, reflectivity, texture, patterns, transparency and size using their in-house print division and glass fabrication facility.

John Gallup with an overview of Laticrete's Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS), for the installation of thin brick, cultured / engineered stone, and natural stone for exterior and interior facade finishes.

Stephanie Deshaies with Architex discussing 4 major classes of cleaners and the pros and cons of different fabric options in relation to cleaning requirements.

Jeff Lang with Daltile’s new RevoTile - a click-fit, floating install for porcelain tile.

Nicole Roethle from LightArt showing the Coil lighting collection, made from the company’s own recycled plastic.

Jillian Schaffer with MDC Interior Solutions introducing their latest launch of Zintra 3.0.

Sarina Kemmerich from Armstrong Flooring and Suzanne Alley from PacMat showing new product releases including a PVC free sheet, an updated LVT launch and a brand new 5mm product.

Ginny Combs with Wolf Gordon showing Rampart used with their new Stronghold wall liner.

Hannah Tiffany from Stone-Drew / Ashe & Jones reviewing Sloan's sensor faucet offerings, and why they're especially important with our new focus on hygiene in commercial settings.

Filippo Santandrea from Materials, Inc. discussing Hydra Moss Walls and their newest line of “tattooed” birch wall panels - Vento.

As the workplace adjusts to current events, Todd Johnson with Matter Contract will touch on products that highlight cleanability, distancing, room separation, and flexibility.

Maddie Carde with Boral introducing new 2019 and 2020 Cultured Stone® profiles for interior and exterior applications.

Kate Kandell from Tarkett introducing some new palettes applicable to many segments including workplace, education and healthcare.

Ben Deumling from Zena Forest Products showing us a new line of Wide Rustic Engineered Flooring, made exclusively from native local hardwood species: Oregon White Oak, Western Bigleaf Maple and Oregon Ash.

Katy Rothert with Willis reviewing Privacy Plus from Corian® Solid Surface.

Sally Smithwick from Concrete Collaborative reviewing the latest styles from Concrete Collaborative.

Dawn Viar with Orange Thread reviewing a new collection from Pallas.

Amy Tullis Fricke with Moore & Giles presents their signature collections Mont Blanc, Athena, Bill Amberg Collection, and LEED Leathers.To view the video and additional goodies visit tothesource.co/moore

Alex Muller talks Declare! We cover the history of the label, the Red List, and why material transparency is important for a designer to understand and incorporate into projects.To view the video and additional goodies visit tothesource.co/ilfi

Christine Furr with Springs Window Fashions Contract presents Motorized and Manual Roller and Solar shades that block solar heat while reducing energy consumption. They reduce UV damage to commercial interiors, and are made using 100 % recyclable parts when possible.To view the video and additional goodies visit tothesource.co/swfc

Kristen Gilchrist presents Barrelhouse Collection by Viridian Wood. These outdoor tables and paneling are made with a wipeable, bleach-cleanable finish that retains their signature reclaimed look. They are a durable option for heavy-use environments that stand up to rigorous cleaning protocols.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/viridian

Tessa Isset presents the Metropolitan Collection by Caesarstone. This collection highlights dimensional surfaces and unpolished colors.To view the video and additional goodies visit https://snackbreak.co/caesarstone

Kel Moody discusses the history of B Corporations, how a business gets a B Corp certified, and the societal benefits that B Corps have.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/bcorp

Gabriella Caldwell and the Concentric team present the latest products from their top lines including Bernhardt, Clarus, Source, Enwork, Soelberg, and MASH.To view the video and additional goodies snackbreak.co/concentric.

Evan Schmidt helps us understand wood properties in design. Through the lens of mass timber and CLT building systems, we dive into the nuances of wood, renewability, sustainability, and biophilic design. To view the video and additional goodies visitsnackbreak.co/tallwood

Jen Stone shows us Shibusa, a porcelain tile collection from Arizona Tile inspired by the elegant and minimal look of Bamboo.

Jordan Palmeri discusses the value and importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). This case study looks at an Oregon DEQ initiative to help concrete manufacturers get EPDs by measuring the environmental impacts of their products.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/oregondeq.

Eli Griffin shows us the latest from CertainTeed Acoustical Ceilings. These sculptural panels are offered in an array of configurations that all make a statement.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/certainteed

Rachel Browning talks WOW Wall Cladding by Salvage Works. This Wall Cladding is made from 100% reclaimed wood from deconstructed houses and barns in the Pacific Northwest. Kiln dried for stability and texture, WOW Walls help bring warmth to contemporary designs. To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/salvage.

Kari Merkl's bespoke designs have been shown at the NY MOMA Design Store, ICFF, IDS, and NeoCon. She sits down with the Source team to discuss Merkled Studios signature Hooks and Shooks + Shelves. Made from lightweight and buoyant aluminum, this modern series is suitable for commercial projects and stays rust-free in outdoor applications.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/merkled

Bergen Hubert discusses the new Version 4 of Cradle 2 Cradle Certification, including increased material transparency criteria and a focus on creating circular economies.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/cradle.

Julie Adams reviews an acoustic lighting system that nullifies background noises in workplace environments. By incorporating sound-absorptive materials, these Solus systems can be used to create conversation zones in otherwise open spaces. To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/pental.

Liz Taylor gives us the latest from Pental Surfaces, including a colorful porcelain hex line, dimensional porcelain subway tiles, and engineered quartz.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/pental.

What does it mean to be FSC Certified? Terry Campbell from Sustainable Northwest Wood talks about the impact FSC Certification has on products and the environment.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/snw.

Madeline Rohrbacer reviews PaperStone by CaraGreen, a heavy-duty solid surface with a contemporary matte appearance. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and a proprietary, petroleum-free resin, it is both environmentally sustainable and highly durable.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/paperstone.