SUSTAINABLE
What type of flooring is made from rapidly renewable grass and is eco-friendly?
What is bamboo?
This natural stone is known for its durability and is commonly used in kitchen countertops.
What is granite?
Name a fabric commonly used for curtains that allows light to filter through but maintains privacy.
What is sheer fabric?
This synthetic flooring is made to mimic the look of wood but is more affordable and water-resistant.
What is laminate or vinyl?
Name two types of paint finish.
What is flat, satin, eggshell, or semi-gloss?
What certification program rates materials for environmental impact?
What is LEED?
Name the man-made material that mimics stone and is made of quartz crystals bound with resin.
What is engineered quartz?
What is the name of the synthetic fabric known for its durability and stain resistance, often used in upholstery?
What is polyester?
Name the natural flooring material made from the bark of cork oak trees.
What is cork?
What is the term for a thin layer of wood applied to furniture for decorative purposes?
What is veneer?
Name the natural fiber often used in rugs that is biodegradable and sustainable.
What is jute?
What is the term for ceramic tiles that are baked at high temperatures to achieve durability?
What is porcelain?
This luxurious fabric, prized in ancient China, was made from the threads of silkworms.
What is silk?
What type of tile is commonly used in bathrooms because it resists water and is easy to clean?
What is ceramic or porcelain tile?
This material, made from volcanic ash and lime, was perfected by the Romans for construction.
What is concrete?
This organization created the LEED certification system, which promotes environmentally responsible building practices.
What is the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)?
Which stone material is highly porous and often used for sculptures but less suitable for countertops?
What is marble?
What is the name of the soft, fluffy material obtained from sheep, commonly used in rugs and upholstery?
What is wool?
What is the term for a seamless poured flooring made of stone and glass, often used in commercial interiors?
What is terrazzo?
Name the material commonly used in walls and ceilings that is fire-resistant and easy to install.
What is drywall or gypsum board?
What does low VOC stand for?
What is low volatile organic compound?
This industrial metal is commonly used for its strength and minimalistic appearance.
What is stainless steel?
What is another name for carpet squares?
What is carpet tile or modular carpet?
Name the type of flooring that uses thin slices of hardwood bonded to a plywood or high-density fiberboard base for added stability.
What is engineered hardwood?
This type of glass is stronger than regular glass and shatters into small, safer pieces when broken.
What is tempered glass?