The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 2, 2016

First time FLEXBONE® installer, Eric Von Behren of EBB Homes, recently used ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane for a 60 sq. ft. residential flooring renovation. “ARDEX Flexbone is the perfect solution for keeping the tile installation height low enough to meet up with the other existing finish floors. It was fast and easy, I’ll be using ARDEX Flexbone on all my tile installations from now on”, boasted Eric!

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2016

* Photo Credit: JDS Construction, Northern Virginia. Searching for the best flooring that will best complement your home? No doubt, with the countless number of options available making such a decision can be overwhelming. However, ceramic tile is one of the most popular flooring options. In fact, ceramic tile is also used on walls, backsplashes, and so much more.

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Giotile

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In the past, the number one criteria for commercial flooring was durability. As for the look, most commercial flooring was generally inconspicuous, with muted tones and little pattern – not exactly what one would call exciting. But commercial interior design today isn’t just about choosing functional materials that can withstand heavy use.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2016

With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s hard to ignore that Christmas is right around the corner. Whether you’re eager to put up the tree, or feeling a little dread to get out the unorganized decoration boxes, we’ve rounded up a few modern, minimalist Christmas decorations that you can DIY this weekend in sweatpants, and sipping hot cocoa.

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Burgin Construction

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Warm sandy beaches, salty ocean air; bring coastal cool home with this hot new trend. California Coastal is a design style reaching much farther than the shores of the Pacific. White shaker cabinets, stainless steel hardware and appliances, blue hued islands and accessories all add up to a refreshingly clutter free, easy going living space. DeWils palettes of cool blue paints and stains offer just the right tone to create this breezy laid back style.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Floisand Studio designed the Teh House , a private residence in Seattle, Washington. As laid out in the pictures following, the exterior of the building displays a simple geometry — two stacked rectangular volumes in a bold black and white. The lower level protrudes inside the street-facing courtyard into a modern garage. The opposite side of the house opens up towards a lush garden with water features.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Building Information Modeling, an innovative modeling method, displays blueprints clearly in three dimensions and provides additional information such as technical specifications and requirements,

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 2, 2016

For the first time, security aspects regarding urban planning have already been taken into account during the design phase. Software identifies and analyzes specific risks, quantifies damages and.

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Stagetecture

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Who doesn’t love a classic Christmas cookie recipe ? Having holiday cookies for your Christmas holiday is essential! It’s something that everyone loves to take a bite. If you’re planning to serve a delicious cookie for your guests, try this Snowflakes Christmas Cookie recipe. This is so quick to prepare and easy to bake. Snowflake Christmas Cookie Recipe.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 2, 2016

When the summer sun burns in the sky, phase change materials (PCM) integrated in building envelopes absorb the heat – it remains cool inside. When it is getting colder outside, the materials.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Located in the heart of the Villeray district, Montreal, the De Gaspé House project by la SHED Architecture consisted of the major renovation of an existing building that, through previous renovations, had lost most of its original character. The old duplex space, which included a garage and several annexes, was transformed into a single family home for two adults and two children.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Poorly maintained air conditioning systems cause mold or other bacteria to spread; they often also generate drafts and are costly to operate. An alternative technology that uses ceiling panels covered.

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