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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. Image Via: Duket Architects Planners. Sustainability is a smart decision.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. The field tiles range from a standard 4×4 to an arabesque and elongated hexagon.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones. Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. at 6:00 AM.

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Bentley names Holly Holton global director of sustainability

Floor Covering News

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. I’m looking forward to sharing the sustainability work Bentley has done and will continue to do,” Holton said, who is based in Portland, Ore.

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Avente Tile Talk: Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour

Tile Talk

The color layer is made from a mixture of the following: White Portland cement. design standards. floor tile. MYD | architecture + design. Flooring The Consumer. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Floors ,floors… (part I). The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick.

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Don’t Focus on Cosmetic Features When Buying a Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Rugo Raff LTD Crown molding Crown molding, chair railing, and other types of millwork add architectural detail to a home, but they shouldn’t add to the price you’re willing to pay for the home. Crown molding provides architectural detail, but you can add it yourself. Don’t be swayed by a beautiful light fixture.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Residents here enjoy designer kitchens with granite countertops, 9-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The massive fitness club/spa on the top two floors of the building.

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