Tread Sustainably on These Six Floors

Nature-inspired textures, optical illusions, and classic patterns among the top finds at NeoCon

By Hallie Busta

At this year’s NeoCon trade show, which ran June 9 to June 11, our sister publication ECOBUILDING PULSE scouted the floors of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart for the latest products and trends in the contract market. Among the green finds was a selection of flooring finishes that make use of pattern, color, and texture to add depth to spaces without stealing the show. Here are a half dozen that give sustainable-minded designers a surface on which to truly walk the walk. Read more

Hallie Busta is an associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.