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Stonepeak Ceramics debuts new collections at Coverings

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This platinum LEED-certified building also offers an indoor/outdoor fitness center, lush rooftop and a putting green. For eats, try oysters and steak frites at Eastern Standard , or hit Restaurant Row for fish tacos at El Pelon Taqueria or Japanese hot pots at Swish Shabu.

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Philadelphia Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

For drinks, Standard Tap is a must. Over 100 years old, the limestone-carved building combines 21st-century amenities and historic charm, such as oversized windows and ceramic tiling. Evidence of the community’s love of activity is present in the new, eco-conscious Venice Island Performing Arts Center and Recreation Park.