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# Sustainable Design Blog

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### [Carlson Studio Design Choosen for National Case Study](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/bid/33513/carlson-studio-design-choosen-for-national-case-study)

Mon, Jun 07, 2010

| [Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces](http://www.cambriausa.com/) has chosen the countertop design at [Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery](https://www.carbonae.com/projects/---public/lwr-plastic/) for a national case study. They choose the project due to its unique use of the material which pushed the limits of the product. Features include a 4" edge and curved form. Parried with Bamboo laminated cabinetry and glass accent tile, the Check-in and Check-out desks create an incredible design feature for this project. Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery is currently seeking LEED-CI certification. When pursuing LEED certification it is important that all installed materials help the design become more sustainable. Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces are durable, nonporous composite products composed of 93% quartz. Cambria surfaces do not off-gas and contain zero formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds (VOC's). Cambria surfaces are GREENGUARD for Children and Schools certified and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified. | ![](https://www.carbonae.com/hs-fs/file-14239926-jpg/images/lwr_desk1.jpg) ![](https://www.carbonae.com/hs-fs/file-14239958-jpg/images/lwr_desk2.jpg) |
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[Read More](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/bid/33513/carlson-studio-design-choosen-for-national-case-study)