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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. government now charges countervailing duties to protect our domestic factories (therein the dilemma for many products affected). Here it is. You see these in malls and airports.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." -- Pedro Calderon de la Barca. The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. Product Plug.

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How to Create Your Own Japanese-Style Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Color schemes in Japanese style bathrooms should also be kept on the neutral or natural side depending upon your preferences. Bright colors are too distracting in this type of environment and take away from your mind and body’s opportunity to find true calm. Additionally, feel free to incorporate culturally specific 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.) This caused quite an uproar which included some of the longtime sponsors questioning their participation.

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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. It looks great. Thanks Bob.

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