Tue.Mar 13, 2018

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CERAMIC TECTONICS: Exploring the structural capabilities of thin, large format ceramic tiles

Tile of Spain USA

Developed by researchers and students from the Material Processes and Systems (MaP+S) Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Ceramic Tectonics: Tile Grid Shell explores the structural capabilities of thin, large format ceramic tiles – a product commonly used as an interior surface finish or exterior cladding. Structural applications such as the Harvard grid shell are emerging as new applications for tiles, challenging age-old perceptions of ceramic as surface finish.

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Luna Cafe Is A Showcase For Granada Tiles Modern Cement Tiles By Erin Adams

Granada Tile

We’re always adding to our sprawling collection of classic cement tile designs, commissioning noted designers to create new patterns. A few years ago we introduced the Erin Adams Group, a bright, crisp and lively group of tiles with a definite Scandinavian sensibility. Based on variations of the circle, we challenge you to walk into a room with these tiles and not smile.

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Meet a Serial CTI Test Host: Brent Stoller, Virginia Tile

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Virginia Tile's Brent Stoller is a serial Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program hands-on testing host. In fact, he has hosted more tests in a single location than anyone else in the entire United States. He also regularly hosts Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) evaluations in the Virginia Tile facility in Kansas City, KS. As you can imagine, we're grateful for all that Brent and Virginia Tile have done to promote these programs along with finding the installers to take the tests

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Design & Construction Week 2018 – Hot Trends from KBDN

JG Kitchens

Every month, I share the latest trends with the designer, contractor, architect, builder and retailer audience for top trade magazine Kitchen & Bath Design News. This month’s Trend Spotting focused on the latest from Design & Construction Week. Even if you’re not an industry pro, it’s helpful to see what they’re seeing about what’s hot in kitchens and baths.

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Nervous About Buying Furniture Online? Follow These 4 Tips to Make a Better Purchase

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Thinking about buying furniture online? Read our tips first to get the best results. Image: Blue Ocean Design Online shopping is a great tool for furnishing a home. But a lot of us write off the idea of buying furniture online because it seems too risky. How can you tell if what you see is actually what you get? How do you know the piece will work in your home if you haven’t had a chance to see it first?

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The Fabric of the Year::Velvet

The Ace of Space

Velvet is the fabric of the year. This sumptuous, rich and chic fabric has made it off the fashion runways and into our homes. And we are hopelessly in love with Velvet, one of the hottest, if not timeless, trends for 2018. This multidimensional fabric is luxurious with a rich texture that is sheer perfection on anything from […]. The post The Fabric of the Year::Velvet appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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