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Why You’ll Fall In Love With The Green Architecture Trend

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sustainable architecture is becoming more and more accessible to the residential market. A few decades ago, the concept of sustainable architecture was reserved for a small niche market. Let us tell you more about the sustainable architecture trend. Image Via: Duket Architects Planners. Sustainability is a smart decision.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. The field tiles range from a standard 4×4 to an arabesque and elongated hexagon.

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Architects & Contractors Enlist CUSTOM Architectural Services Team to Recommend Best Systems

CUSTOM Insights Blog

This comes as no surprise to the Architectural Services team at CUSTOM. CUSTOM Insights recently asked a few of our Architectural Consultants about why architects and specifiers rely on them and exactly how they can help. CUSTOM’s team of Architectural Consultants bring centuries of combined experience in the tile industry.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Up to 25 artisans handle each tile during the manufacturing process. cement tile.

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Collaboration on Installation is Key to Architect's Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Marcus Schiff, senior architect and specifier with Soderstrom Architects in Portland shares some of his tips on using large format tile, creating durable installations and forming business partnerships that have been crucial to his success. Tell us about your background and your firm.I''ve This allows for new and unique surfaces and designs.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Runners-Up Kilsyth Hall 1334 Commonwealth 1800-1820 Commonwealth Back Bay Undeniably ritzy and highly sought-after, Boston’s Back Bay is known for its pinky-out, brunch-loving atmosphere and a beautiful mix of modern and historic architecture. Interiors here are decked out with hardwood flooring, stone countertops and Nest thermostats.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Over the past 40 years, the requirements for architectural licensure have increased tremendously in terms of time and cost to the candidate. Last week The Path to Architectural Licensure was presented to the Executive Board at the Texas Society of Architects who unanimously endorsed the task force findings.

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