Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Cordoba by Metropolitan. Because ceramic tile is fired at extremely high temperatures, producing an inorganic material, it has zero VOCs. Ellis by Vitromex.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

For example, in residential, when working with resilient products, it is important to be able to reposition the product if needed,” said David Moore, Mohawk’s senior director of accessories. But in commercial, you want the product to stick and not move.”. Across the board, today’s adhesive formulas have much lower VOC content.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro’s unique Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of a standard thin-set mortar per pound (0,45 kg), providing transportation savings, too. Plus, MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro can contribute to LEED points through its more-than-20% recycled content. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information'

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 24, 2015

The world is going green and Conestoga Tile is proud to offer a number of green certified products for our clients to select from. The requirements for achieving this classification are strict and in line with the newly revised LEED v4 building standards. Source: Greensquaredcertified.com.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Is a LEED home right for you? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. LEED is designed to be flexible and far-reaching, opening the doors to ALL development projects and allowing them to become more environmentally friendly and lessen their carbon footprint.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2022

As a company dedicated to exceeding California’s sustainability standards, Bentley will continue to design products to lower our chemicals of concern and carbon footprint. She also played a key role in guiding the process for Bentley’s LEED EB-OM Gold certification of its carpet mill, as well as Cradle to Cradle product certification.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Every day, I assist architects and designers to understand these shifts and ensure that their client’s expectations, as well as the needs of the jobsite, are met with the correct products and installation methods. This is especially true when selecting the appropriate setting mortars/surface prep products/grouting options.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. More importantly, what would those products be without proper installation? Design Firm/Designers: Margaret Nysewander, LEED AP, ASD Inc., design standards.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists. The Creative Process for an.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the Dimension grout by Bostik specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Excess product can be saved and used later. • Innovative, proprietary coloring system.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the StarGlass specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Excess product can be saved and used later. • Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

When you add these costs, with the costs of other organizations and certifications we are encouraged to participate in and obtain USGBC/LEED, AIA, etc., While optional they are almost a necessity to be and stay informed and visible to colleagues and prospective clients. Great post Bob! Not something any of us could live with.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

im planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam. Terrific and brave that your client is happy to share her experiences – this’ll be really interesting and informative. (I just something i relate to very closely. im a non practicing architect and interior designer. dodging the hectic 9-5 desk job. im from india.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

This rendered site plan still shows the vegetative roof – something that we were pursuing since this will be a LEED for Homes certified project. In the end, we removed this feature because the expense didn’t warrant its inclusion into the final product. This is the latest and greatest site plan. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

newyowker Maybe LEED should start including in their systems that projects not only need local materials etc, but also local architects Xiaosheng Wu is that possible for an non-American to be a member of AIA? I don’t have an answer for you, this issue is new to me. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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