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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Terracotta.

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Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry

Life of an Architect

Architectural drawings serve the obvious purpose of conveying specific information in a linear and direct manner. It was also during this time that I became intimately familiar with AWI standards. The image above is an example of a system of identifying cabinets using AWI’s “ Casework Design Series ” nomenclature.

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NTCA expands training initiative for 2024

Floor Covering News

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training. Jackson, Miss.—The

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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. Costello Design & Consulting, LLC). In short, it’s a win-win.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Tile Talk

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. backsplash designs.

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Florim’s MileStone brand to debut at Coverings

Floor Covering News

“The brand has its own story we’re proud of and it is being recognized in the community and marketplace with customers, distributors, architectures and designers. The story Panisi is referring to is the brand’s progressive and continual movement to sustainability. These conscious steps are not new efforts for the manufacturer.

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Is the Kitchen Work Triangle an Outdated Design Rule?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The kitchen work triangle has been the standard by which we measure good design and functionality. Back in the 1940’s, kitchens tended to be small and appliances tended to be large,” explains Erin Davis, lead designer at Mosaik Design & Remodeling. Older homes tend to have a triangle design. It looks good.

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