Heidi Steele of Surface Resources Aims to Help Designers Source Sustainable, High-Quality Floors

Heidi Steele, founder of Surface Resources in Santa Fe, New Mexico, says the built environment, both residential and commercial, is on a precipice of change. The environmental impact of the products used are weighed alongside price and quality of design. For specifiers in the flooring industry, finding quality, beautiful materials that meet the highest global standards can be challenging.

Steele said she believes that it’s the industry's responsibility to make conscious choices about the materials we use—from where they are acquired to their impact on human health and the planet. She spent years working as an architect and designer throughout the Southwest U.S. before creating Surface Resources. Her goal: to help other designers to source sustainably certified, high-quality finish materials with local representation. We spoke with Steele to learn more about her unique market position and becoming a resource for well-crafted surfaces in the Southwest.