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Mannington unveils Amtico Signature collection

Floor Covering News

The new Amtico Signature Collection features an extended range of contemporary wood, stone and abstract designs as well as unique laying patterns and full custom capabilities that are said to make it simple to create a stunning floor. Tempus is designed for clean, simple interiors. The collection may contribute to LEED credits.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

With a 75-year service life, this makes ceramic tile both cost-effective and the best choice for reducing negative environmental impacts, resource use, and demolition waste, when compared to flooring products that need to be replaced more frequently. Galaxy by Metropolitan. GSA P100, and EPA Recommendations to Federal Purchasers.

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

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

TPFH is part of MRC, which welcomes donations of all types of building materials as well as disaster relief supplies, educational resources, household necessities, and medical supplies. Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, manufactured stone and natural stone tile products. About Daltile.

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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. Ceramic products can be certified as complying with the main international green building assessment protocols (LEED, BREEAM, etc.). Moon Stone by Coem. Aix by Atlas Concorde.

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Architects & Contractors Enlist CUSTOM Architectural Services Team to Recommend Best Systems

CUSTOM Insights Blog

We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials. The structural engineer had designed the frame to hold only 13 lbs. That is why CUSTOM is often the basis of design on these demanding jobs.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

When you add these costs, with the costs of other organizations and certifications we are encouraged to participate in and obtain USGBC/LEED, AIA, etc., It is not (and should not try to be) an endorsement of your superior design skills. I think it would be helpful to compare these changes with average income for the profession.

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