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School is Back in Session: Tile of Spain returns to Harvard

Tile of Spain USA

The ceramic systems research with the Design Robotics Group studies two major challenges for ceramic products in construction industry – the need for product diversity and customization, and the need to meet higher standards of environmental performance in design and construction. Led by Dr.

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Before moving to Tokyo in 2004 to begin his career, Javier Villar studied architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture. Izaskun Chinchilla studied architecture at Madrid Polytechnic University’s School of Architecture. Kengo Kuma was also made an Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France in 2009.

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Coverings conference sessions announced

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Select sessions in this track include: Meeting Consumer Demand – Successful Exterior Installation. A panel discussion where tile contractors share their experiences and successes with outdoor installations and review case studies that include the latest in pedestal systems and 2-centimeter pavers. Designing for Outdoor Living.

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Walking homeowners through design trade-offs

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Our Houzz & Home Study shows the top trigger for undertaking a renovation project is “wanting to do it all along and finally having the means” with 57% of renovating homeowners sharing this sentiment. Worth the wait to start. For some homeowners, the trade-off is time. Accommodating the project timeframe.

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Top three ways to keep homeowners on board

Floor Covering News

Add in the facts that 56% of homeowners are planning to undertake at least one home project in 2022 and nearly nine in 10 are hiring pros to help (per Houzz research) and you’ve got a state of affairs positively brimming with potential for home pros. Houzz and Home Study. Consider scheduling regular meetings with your clients.

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Main Street commercial market primed for a grand reopening

Floor Covering News

billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows. In the last decade, the segment was hard hit by online retailers who provided convenience, competitive pricing and extensive selections, according to industry studies.

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Laminam grows while focusing on sustainability

Ceramics of Italy

Thanks to this expansion, Laminam is now able to meet the daytime energy needs of its three electric kilns entirely with solar energy. This year, Laminam is continuing its research into the CO 2 capture process and is proud of the sophisticated system it has installed to significantly reduce emissions.

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