Hardwood Floors August/September 2025

Design Trends (Continued)

“As educational outreach director for PID Floors and as NY11+ VP, it was incredibly moving to see our students present at the United Nations – demonstrating how sustainability, design, and storytelling intersect. Their exploration of sustainable materials reflected both creative excellence and ethical awareness. The event was a proud moment for education, design, and the future of our industry.”

— Hans Galutera, HG Design Works

The sawdust and other waste/byproducts of milling lumber into flooring planks gets used as pellets for heating and powering the production facility. We also talked about pairing with the NWFA to teach these concepts via educational courses at design schools and universities, something we are so passionate and excited about continuing to do. Hans Galutera of HG Design Works spearheaded our participation in

this event, along with NY11+. “As educational outreach director for PID Floors and as NY11+ VP, it was incredibly moving to see our students present at the United Nations – demonstrating how sustainability, design, and storytelling intersect. Their exploration of sustainable materials reflected both creative excellence and ethical awareness. The event was a proud moment for education, design, and the future of our industry,” he stated. We always are inspired deeply by the next generation of the design industry. But we are encouraged by the next generation of the A&D community’s interest and commitment to using only natural and sustainable resources. To spend the day at the UN, speaking about wood flooring, sustainability, and education – topics that are all very close to our hearts and in alignment with our ethos as a company – truly was beyond our wildest dreams. It was a day that we will never forget. Steven Skutelsky is managing partner at PID Floors in New York City, New York. He serves on the NWFA’s board of directors and is an NWFA Certified Sales Advisor. To learn more about PID Floors: pidfloors.com.

Lawrence (left) and Steven Skutelsky of PID Floors were honored to be both participants and sponsors of a design event and luncheon which took place at the United Nations (UN) in New York City.

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