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Ceramics, the Material of Choice for Residential Environments

Tile of Spain USA

To meet the demands for modern architectural standards, manufacturers are crafting thick, sturdy, large format collections to withstand the conditions of an outdoor environment exposed to constant weather changes. Learn more about the advantages ceramic tiles lend to each area of the home: Facades.

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Beauty on a Budget: Above Ground Pool Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Above ground pools with decks are popular in coastal areas where sand makes an underground pool difficult to build. Winterizing an above ground pool is easier than that of a standard pool. Above Ground Pool Decks A contemporary wood deck design that doubles as seating around the raised pool.

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COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(Booth 2641), MULTIMAX™ Lite: The ultimate one-step, non-sag, Large and Heavy Tile mortar for interior and exterior ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone installations, MULTIMAX Lite exceeds the industry’s highest performance standard for a cementitious-based adhesive mortar and can be more easily transported and troweled.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. Philippe Starck also played a role within the ceramic tile sector with the launch of “Flexible Architecture” for Italian manufacturer Ceramica Sant’Agostino. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Installations are often limited to monochromatic geometric patterns for pool decks, sidewalks, and utility room floors. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. bathroom design.

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15 Stylish Pool Ideas That Make a Statement

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

There are three main options when it comes to standard in-ground pools and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Consider These Pool Deck Ideas After you’ve thought extensively about the pool itself, the next area that needs to be taken into consideration is the pool deck.

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A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

Life of an Architect

What is it like to be an architectural intern? Let’s pretend that you’re an architectural intern … highly educated, extremely dedicated and yet – not an architect. In the end it seemed that all parties came to a solution that would allow for an outdoor deck and a proper air supply. Does it suck?