Along with the hopes for a new year, January also marks the start of another busy trade show season. It is the time when stone and tile manufacturers from around the world introduce the latest products to the industry as well as the architecture and design community. And even though budgets are tight in these difficult economic times, many professionals find that it is worth the expense to visit at least one of these exhibitions in order to stay abreast of current trends. Click here to read more
Among the brand's most durable products, is the Sicis NeoGlass Collection of glass mosaics, available in some 35 formats and suitable for high-traffic commercial or residential wall or floor applications with suitability for either interior or exterior uses. To view this product, click here
Tile and stone manufacturers continually work hard to develop new and innovative products to introduce to the market. Click here for a sampling of some of the latest collections available.
When using stone and tile in an interior space, architects and designers are putting more thought into the way these materials can influence other components of a design. They are taking into consideration the furniture, lighting and other aspects within a space, and designing based on how tile and stone can enhance the overall area. Full article
EmilCeramica, a leading Italian porcelain tile manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of the use of recycled material in its manufacturing processes. The bulk of EmilCeramica products, including those marketed under the Ergon Engineered Stone brand, are now manufactured using up to 44% pre-consumer recycled content and will support the requirements of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Rating System for "New Construction & Major Renovations version 2.2." Click here to read more
Enhancing sustainable architecture with stone
by Jennifer Adams, Editor
The sleek design of the Visionaire -- a luxury residential high-rise in Battery Park, New York City -- is not only a testament to the aesthetically pleasing results of the use of stone in architecture, but it is also an example of environmentally friendly building. The design was conceived in 2005, and from the beginning, the Visionaire was targeted for LEED Platinum Certification from the Green Building Council. The building represents the third green residential project designed under the collaborative leadership of Albanese Development Corp. and Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. Full article
Natural Stone Council links Green Building certification programs and Genuine StoneTM
HOLLIS, NH -- The Natural Stone Council (NSC), a collaborative organization representing business and trade associations that promote stone under the Genuine Stone™ brand, recently announced the availability of its first case study in a series of research-based documents highlighting the environmental advantages of natural stone. The case study, "Application of Green Building Certification Programs to Natural Stone," may be found on the NSC's Web http://www.cstdmag.com http://www.genuinestone.com/env_researchandresults.php. Click here to read more
ASID CEU Accredited Course by Patti Fasan, Certified CTC
WASHINGTON, DC -- A one-day course entitled "Design Expertise with Ceramic Tile," which was submitted by Tile of Spain Consultant Patti Fasan, has been approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC). Approval enables all IDCEC's core member organizations: ASID, IDC, IDEC and IIDA to earn continuing education credits upon completion of the course. Click here for more information
Sicis hosts holiday open house
NEW YORK, NY -- In partnership with co-sponsor, The Real Deal, Sicis' holiday open house drew a packed house of over 500 guests. Despite cold weather and crowds at the door, the evening drew architects, designers and members of New York City's real estate community as well as friends of the renowned Italian mosaics brand. Click here to read more
Vermont Quarries to launch new Web site
RUTLAND, VT -- Vermont Quarries Corp. will be launching its new Web site in February 2009. The new Web site will be designed to allow its current and future clients to view current inventories, choose individual slabs with photos and sizes, order samples and test data and request cut-to-size pricing. Vermont Quarries wants to enable its clients the ability to be more involved with the order and information experiences needed to assure timely deliveries and requests. Click here for more information
Industry Events
Specialized events for architecture and design professionals are offered throughout the year, including general design events and others that are geared specifically to the stone and tile fields. For a look at upcoming industry events, click here
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