A&D FOCUS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– systems; rigorous water quality stan- dards; and a circadian lighting sys- tem developed to expand efficiency by helping to regulate the body’s physiological processes. These design foundations are coupled with policies and procedures that empha- size employee health and productiv- ity. Fresh fruit and vegetables are provided, sit/stand desks are present at workstations, and a wellness room is available to provide mental breaks, among countless other features. The design includes a number of different floor and wall cover- ings, including bright yellow wall by the magazine rack and white board in the front of the open office area. Rand Construction oversaw installation of the glossy 6” x 12” Royal Mosa Spectra Yellow Wall Tile that was has a Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver rating. “We selected tile for the Café backsplash and publications display area walls to bring in color while using a Cradle to Cradle Certified material,” said Haley Nelson, ASID, LEED AP, WELL AP, Senior Interior Designer, Associate, Perkins+Will. “The running bond pattern also related to the pattern of the ceiling tiles used throughout the space.” Although tile was also used throughout the bathrooms, bath- room tile was not in the scope of the project, as bathrooms are shared with other suites on the floor. Through funding by the ASID Foundation, the office is serving as a living laboratory for the design community. The positive impact of the office is demonstrated through some of the pre-/post occupancy research conducted to-date. The indoor environmental attributes (i.e., lighting, acoustics, and CO2 levels) show that the ASID office is a healthier environment. An assess- ment of key performance indica- tors of an innovative workplace, using the CAPTIW© worksheet, also shows an increase in all parameters, placing the ASID HQ office above the benchmark data. Additionally, research by Cornell University found that employee satisfaction on the environmental quality of the office increased sig- nificantly, as did overall job satis- faction, perceived support by the organization, and perceived organi- zational productivity. Certified TileInstaller WANTTOBETHEBEST? TheCertifiedTileInstaller (CTI)programistheonly third-partyassessmentofa tileinstallationprofessional’s skillandknowledgethatis recognizedbythetileindustry. Visitourwebsiteandputyourself abovethecompetition. GETCERTIFIED! 864-222-2131 info@ceramictilefoundation.org www.ceramictilefoundation.org 64 TileLetter | August 2017