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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. While we are celebrating the green, did you know that cement tiles are considered a green product? fuels are used during the tile production phase. design standards. green building products. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products.

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Architectural Delineation Competition - KRob 2013 Winners | Life of.

Life of an Architect

This year’s competition saw a record number of entries (408) and in all, over 29 countries were represented – including Japan, France, Australia, UK, South Korea, Russia, Brazil and many more (21 more to be specific.) It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [

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How to Create Your Own Japanese-Style Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

These gentle products are used to enhance relaxation and can be incorporated in the simplistic and linear décor if lined up against a soaking tub or even on a countertop with purpose. In fact, most of these bathrooms do not host a standard toilet, but instead, utilize a bidet. Image Source: Andrew James Custom Builders.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Just a few days later, all the plywood formwork gets removed and you can see the finished concrete product. link] Billy Bob I like Frank Lloyd Wright’s description of pier and beam construction when he designed the Imperial Palace in Japan. Too much slump and the concrete would have been rejected. Send to Email Address.

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Proof that Architects are not Boring | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I’m an architecture student, I really like growing pumpkins too. I learnt how to ride a unicycle before bicycle at age 6 (in Japan where I grew up). . – I have a pet Magpie, Turkey, Duck, Pig, and some others… – My family grows record setting giant pumpkins. I don’t really like eating pumpkin though.

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