The Breathe Building of Portland, Oregon was designed to be the most sustainable wellness and community centre in the United States. The Breathe Building is the first commercial building in the North West built to the Earth Advantage Silver Certification, a third-party green building standard that stresses the importance of sustainable products and a building’s impact on the environment and its community. The building was designed with an emphasis on occupant comfort, energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), and use of recycled and responsible material. Accordingly the materials were vetted to identify and avoid potential toxins and utilize local manufacturers, suppliers and contractors. AirRenew Drywall, a former product, was the approved product and was installed throughout the building due to its Declare Label and close plant proximity.
The Breathe Building
Key Stakeholders
Building Owner: Breathe Building
Architect: Green Hammer
Main Contractor: Green Hammer
Drywall Contractor: Oregon Interiors
Photographer: Sally Painter
Saint-Gobain Team: Erica Lange
About Oregon Interiors
Oregon Interiors, based in Portland Oregon, specializes in interior applications such as drywall, steel stud framing, insulation and acoustical grid ceilings. Since their inception in 2000, Oregon Interiors has built their business around the belief that their clients' needs are the most important and they have been dedicated to providing the Pacific Northwest with high quality and professional construction services.
CertainTeed Products in the Breathe Building