Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Schedule

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Solution Statement


For this particular space it was very important to choose the right materials to convey a certain style and look. We have been learning all year the importance of materials selection so we really got to develop a nice space. My designer for this assignment is Warren Platner. He is an interior designer from the 1960s who is most famous from his line of furniture he designed for Knoll. He has is famous for many other spaces including the Windows to the World restaurant. This restaurant was covered in mirrors. I tried to embody many of Platner’s design preferences in my design. I did this by including a lot of metallic finishes, as many of his furniture pieces as I could, and lighting that I believed he would like in his own design. I also included some of his floral rugs and intricate lights as artwork throughout this design. By meshing all of these attributes into one office I believe that I succeeded in completing a design that mirrors one of Warren Platner’s.

Marble Flooring

Marble Tile Flooring
Material-
Product Number: 89487
Color/Model Number: BR2018181P2 (light tan/cream)
 Spaced Used: Throughout reception area, hallway, and paralegal areas

Sustainability-
These tiles are made of 70% recycled content and when properly maintained these products will last for a very long period of time. This product also contains to VOCs. The tiles are low maintenance and have a superior life cycle. When sealing the marble it is important to use a sealant that has a very low VOC level.

Installation/Maintenance-
The marble in my space is installed in tile form. The marble is secured in the ground with grout and then polished and sealed. It is important to seal the marble with a low odor, low VOC sealant. Once the marble is installed upkeep is easy. Marble is a very durable material and can be kept up by regularly mopping the areas with a low acidic cleaner. Every few years a marble expert can come out and hone and polish the marble to keep it looking the way you want it to.

Calculations-
Total Amount of sq. ft. Covered in Material: 1,550 sq. ft.
 Tile Size: 36”x36”
Number of Tiles Needed: 190
Individual Tile Price (including installation): $48.82
Total Price (including instillation) : $9,275

Carpet

Carpet

Material-
Product Name: Dolomite
Product Color: Tussock
Spaces Used: all over coverage in offices, conference room, and break room; rug in reception area

Sustainability-
This carpet is bought from an environmentally friendly manufacturer that uses all natural wools and no chemicals in their dye. This company offers a 100% natural, nontoxic soft floor-covering alternative that is also biodegradable. The carpets have an all-natural cotton backing as well as a rubber adhesive that is VOC free.

Installation/Maintenance
Installation of this product is fairly easy. It is installed just like other carpets. The installation includes no VOCs due to the natural adhesive backing. Maintenance is more difficult than other flooring materials because these carpets are made of wool. It is suggested to use a suction only vacuum and vacuum on a regular basis. It is also suggested to use a cleaner specifically used for wool if a stain appears. Do not be vigorous when cleaning the carpet.

Calculations-
Total Amount of sq. ft. covered in Material: 1,542 sq. ft.
Sold in lots of 12’x12’ squares
Lot Price: $39.99 (not including installation)
Lots Needed: 12
Total Price (not including installation): $479.88

Paint

Paint

Material-
Product Name: Benjamin Moore Classic Colors Collection
Color Name: French Quarter Gold/ 287
Spaces Used: conference room, offices, reception area, paralegal areas, break room

Sustainability-
Benjamin Moore offers paints in every color that have zero VOCs. Not only do they have zero VOCs but the new line of paint they now offer (called Gennex) is the first patented waterborne colorant
System. This system is the “greenest” paint option on the market. This is a very high performance, low emissions product.

Installation/Maintenance-
To make this material as effective as it can be you may want to coat several layers on the walls. Once the actual walls are completely painted maintenance is easy. Since this paint is very high performance, it is extremely low maintenance. Every several years the painted walls might need touch ups to make up for fading or stains. To remove stains simply use a wet rag or other cleaning material.

Calculations-
Total sq. ft. Covered in Material: 18,168
One gallon of pain cover 400 sq. ft.
Gallons Needed: 50
Price of Single Gallon: $35
Total Price: $1,750 (without price of labor)