Wed.Jan 10, 2024

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“House in Puntiró”: A Harmony of Form, Material and Typography

Tile of Spain USA

Perched atop a steep property that rises above the Bay of Palma in Puntiró, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is a striking residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and local typography. Effortlessly enmeshed with the surrounding landscape, “House in Puntiró” by Ripoll-Tizon establishes deep roots with nature and offers its residents a pure and organic living experience.

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California carpet recycling hike takes effect

Floor Covering News

In a move that was panned by some flooring retailers, California consumers began paying as much as 36% more for carpet on Jan. 1, 2024, as part of a California recycling statute. The Golden State requires CARE, the carpet stewardship organization, to implement a so-called “differential assessment” on each square yard of carpet sold that reflects its cost burden to recycle.

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Architects’ Latest Survey Shows Mixed Home And Neighborhood Wellness Trends

JG Kitchens

I have a theory. I think the dip in certain wellness trends in the latest American Institute of Architects’ Home Design Survey were caused by high costs. Mortgage rates, home prices and more expensive building materials likely all played key roles. Check out 4Q23 trends and insights in my latest Forbes.com article here. Homes with […] The post Architects’ Latest Survey Shows Mixed Home And Neighborhood Wellness Trends comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness De

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Stanton hires Deb Tippett to accelerate hard surface growth

Floor Covering News

Deb Tippett Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation has appointment of Deb Tippett to the newly created role of regional vice president, hard surface, for the South-Central region. In this role, Tippett will assume sales responsibility and reporting for Stanton’s hard surface business. She will report to Jamann Stepp, senior vice president of hard surface.

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Adel Real Estate Unveils Blueprints of Adel District, the Largest Urban Development Project in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

The A to Z of Building

Adel District sits along King Fahd Road (Airport Road), between King Saud Road and Riyadh Road, close to some of the most pulsing highways that connect to the city’s most famous landmarks.

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i4F partners with HMTX for SRP flooring

Floor Covering News

Hannover, Germany—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has entered into a strategic patent partnership with HMTX Industries—a global flooring company and leading innovator in flooring technologies. As a result of the agreement, i4F has secured exclusive rights to license HMTX’s SRP rigid core TPU flooring technology to third-party decorative panel manufacturers.

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Philadelphia Commercial releases 2024 introductions

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Philadelphia Commercial, leading Mainstreet brand of Shaw Industries, has released its 2024 soft and hard surface introductions designed for universal appeal across all Mainstreet market segments with a special focus on tenant improvement, education and resident living market segments. The brand selected target markets in areas where it is best poised to meet customer needs, developing products with the specific color and pattern needs of core customers in these segments.

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Carpet: High-end keeps hope alive for residential market

Floor Covering News

Shaw Floors developed a range of high-end offerings under the umbrella of the 3Cs concept: Controlled, Color, Character. Shown is Canvas Comfort. F ollowing its COVID-19-induced spike in sales, the residential carpet market is down more than 20% from where it was just two years. Prospects for 2024 are muted, with the residential segment forecast to contract in the mid-single digits.

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NAFCD releases 2024 officers and directors

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has released the organization’s board of directors for 2024. The NAFCD board is comprised of senior executives from both distributor and supplier member firms. Each volunteer leader will help support the association’s mission and promote wholesale distribution in the floor industry. “I look forward to building off NAFCD’s success from this past year while working alongside an impressive group of

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ECOsurfaces’ Nada Rx earns multiple industry awards

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.— ECOsurfaces’ Nada Rx, powered by Ecore, has been recognized with multiple industry awards for its performance, design innovation and environmental stewardship. Recent accolades consist of a Sustainable Award in the resilient category from Healthcare Design ’s Nightingale Awards, a “Best of 2023” product award by ADEX Design Journal Magazine and a “2023 Products of the Year” award bestowed by Architectural Record.

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Business classifications have tax repercussions

Floor Covering News

This time of year can be very stressful—especially for small business owners and retailers like yourselves who are likely preparing for tax season. Many business owners may be on edge when considering the possibility of footing a large tax bill. When starting your small business, your choice of business structure plays a vital role in not only minimizing taxes but also reducing personal liability.

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