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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. When we first started importing mosaics twenty years ago from Asia, they weren’t outstanding quality. We also may not get the sizes we love right away because these countries’ standard sizes are unlike ours.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. field tile.

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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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Modern Getaway in Peru Made for Entertaining

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Inspired by Maison Dom-ino, an open floor plan design by famed architect Le Corbusier, Jorge Marsino Prado envisioned Asia House , a modern getaway with a twist. The 3,260-square-foot home is located in the Asia District south of Lima, Peru.

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because that's what architects do for fun | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

link] Bob Borson I’m sure this happens to people in architectural offices all over the world. The stuff the architecture students are learning in college is whacky. Because at this point there are quite a lot of them, and depending on where you go, USA, EU, Asia it can depend what’s more popular or not.