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Starnet announces winners of 2020 Design Awards

Floor Covering News

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the winners of the 22nd annual Starnet Design Awards. This sophisticated, co-creation workspace serves as a source of inspiration for the architecture and design community and showcases the brand’s innovative flooring products. Architect: Dwell Design Studio.

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Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

The Tile Council of North America Blog

With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green. In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700.

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What is a LEED Certified Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Is a LEED home right for you? Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. The US Green Building Council developed this classification system in order to promote green building practices, and the response seems favorable.

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DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Daltile products are distributed through over 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and gallery design centers that service a robust network of trade customers. For more information, visit www.daltile.com and follow Daltile on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Lack of emphasis on well-being is killing our design professionals

Floor Covering News

I had been working in the architecture and design industry for 12 years. As senior editor for three commercial design publications, I became completely immersed in what my co-host on “Architects as Healers Buildings as Medicine” refers to as the CULT-ure of architecture.

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

Floor Covering News

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% When employees do return to work, they can expect to see new office layouts designed to provide a safe and protected environment. compared to 2019.

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Renovating with a Green Perspective: Tips for Keeping an Eco-Friendly Mindset

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When searching for a green contractor, research is key. Whenever possible, search out green systems and building materials. Source: Samsel Architects Invest in green materials and systems If you can afford it, focus on including green systems and materials into the structure of your home. Source: Kailey J.

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