2008-10-11 21:56:38 - Global Surroundings has opened an eco-friendly design studio in Fountain Hills, Arizona catering to interior designers for residential and commercial projects.

'Climate change around the world is real and it is happening every day,' explains JL Jackson, President. 'The furniture industry historically has been responsible for harvesting our forests.' We are at the forefront of the movement to utilize reclaimed teak wood from old buildings in Indonesia.'

"Because we are focused on sustainable custom, made-to-order furnishing solutions for the high-end marketplace

we felt Fountain Hills, Arizona is the perfect location to showcase our eco-friendly furniture", said Jackson.
The design studio includes indoor and outdoor reclaimed teak furniture and recyclable woven resin furnishings.

'High-end builders are looking to incorporate green products into their LEEDS oriented projects and using reclaimed teak wood just makes sense', said Jackson.

'People are looking for a relaxed, comfortable environment with a commitment to sustainable living for generations to come', she said. 'We have been promoting sustainable furniture solutions for 10 years now in residential and commercial applications. Now just in the last few years, our discerning clients are appreciating eco-friendly furnishings without sacrificing design and comfort.'

Global Surroundings design studio is located at 16730 East Palisades Boulevard, Suite 107. Fountain Hills. (next to Goodwill Center) and is open by appointment by calling # 480-543-8889.

About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in ecologically friendly furniture, Global Surroundings is a designer, manufacturer and importer. JL and Jay Jackson founded Global Surroundings in 1998 after living and traveling several years throughout Southeast Asia. They purchase old teak homes in Java, Indonesia. Global Surroundings builds new furniture from old wood and woven resin fibers without damage to the rainforest or the people's homeland.