Environmentally Responsible Building Materials - Sponsored Whitepaper

Product Choice: DINOFLEX Custom Evolution - Square Cut - Glued Down

When Paul Hastings, Architect with Public Works and Government Services of Canada and his team, began to plan for the 55,000 sq ft new build of the Canada Revenue Agency building in Belleville, Ontario the main concern was pleasing the employees. In an effort to improve the workplace environment, the focus was on creating a space that allowed views to the outside, creating exible and private work spaces while offering easy maintenance and comfort.

With this in mind, DINOFLEX's Evolution recycled rubber flooring was chosen for over 48,000 sq ft of the building. Seven custom colors were created in hues of gold and red to create an attractive yet highly durable oor for the 350 employees. The design of the oor, with inlays of dramatic colors created ow and dened work areas for the employees without using walls allowing the staff to take in the natural light and views. Part of the ooring's appeal was its slip resistance and ergonomic benets by reducing fatigue and increasing the comfort for the employees.

A main factor in choosing DINOFLEX's Evolution flooring was the maintenance of the surface. “Purchase cost is one thing, but maintenance cost is a whole other thing… maintenance can become very expensive over the life of a building” says Paul who has worked with recycled rubber before. “I have always thought there was a better solution than carpet and rubber was the answer. Everyone loves it and it's easy to keep clean”. The ooring doesn't require waxing, making things so much easier on the custodial staff. By using a no-wax ooring option that reduces VOC emissions and improves indoor air quality, the government is showing its commitment to using environmentally responsible materials in its buildings.