(MUSCATINE, IA – NOVEMBER, 2011)— Allsteel Inc. has earned a Green GOOD DESIGN™ Award for its Inspire seating. Presented by The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Anthenaeum, this year’s honor marks Allsteel’s fourth time as a recipient over the past three years, with Inspire winning in the Product Design category.
“When Allsteel is cited for its product designs, the acknowledgment is always appreciated,” said Angela Stoffel, Allsteel’s Product Manager for Inspire. “But, when the company also is recognized for its contribution to sustainability, we’re doubly proud. Inspire’s concise engineering stems from the extensive research we’ve conducted in learning the needs of educational institutions. We are very excited to once again attain this Green GOOD DESIGN Award.”
Inspire marries uncompromising comfort with sustainable design. It uses TriFit Technology to incorporate seat suspension, back recline and seat flexure to provide enhanced comfort for the user. These technologies have been designed to exceed performance requirements and ensure lasting use. Inspire’s Trisect upholstery is constructed with 100% antimony-free polyester as well as Greenshield water- and stain- repellant finish. Inspire holds level 2 Certification, MBDC Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certification and SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Certification.
Established in 2008, the Green GOOD DESIGN award globally recognizes products, programs, individuals, governments, environmental planning initiatives and architectural installations that place a strong emphasis on sustainable design and the environment. The complete list of winners is available at www.europeanarch.eu
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Allsteel Inc., which is headquartered in Muscatine, IA, designs, builds and delivers workplace furniture solutions. The company holds firm to a belief that there’s always a better way to improve efficiency and foster teamwork…another possibility to find solutions that increase the bottom line and deliver long-term value…a new opportunity to help a business be more effective. Allsteel has distinguished itself with award-winning products such as Acuity seating, Seek stacking chairs, Merge conferencing tables, and Stride, its latest workplace solution that’s designed to evolve with the needs of a business. Allsteel was the first office contract furniture manufacturer to have all products certified either Indoor Advantage or Indoor Advantage Gold, and the majority of the line can contribute to LEED-CI credits. Additionally, every chair, workstation, storage unit and table in the current Allsteel portfolio of products has been awarded BIFMA level™ 2 certification, the second highest ranking accorded by the industry organization. The company has Resource Centers in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica and Washington, D.C., as well as in Toronto, Canada. For additional information, visit www.allsteeloffice.com.
About Green GOOD DESIGN
Green GOOD DESIGN is the first specialized edition of the prestigious GOOD DESIGN program, which was founded in Chicago in 1950 and is considered the oldest and most important design competition of its kind. The Green GOOD DESIGN jury panel is comprised of The European Center’s International Advisory Committee, a group of worldwide leaders in the design industry.