Over the past couple of years, producers of technology for stone processors have introduced a new technology specifically for stone slab projects, and it appears to be making some serious traction in the marketplace. Referred to as "artistic nesting" software, this technology allows stone processors, designers and end users to view exactly how a completed stone slab installation will appear before a single cut is made in the stone.
Florida Tile announces its technical achievement of High Definition Porcelain (HDP). Realized through years of hard work and continuous investments, the company has been able to produce a look that is so similar to natural stone -- it is virtually indistinguishable, according to the manufacturer.
With the latest in technology and innovation, stone and tile manufacturers continue to bring fresh concepts to the design community, allowing for versatality in an array of applications. Click here for a sampling of some recent introductions to the marketplace
Custom-cut porcelain tile creates nature-themed school design
by AlexisFisher, Associate Editor
With interior floors featuring waterjet-cut porcelain tiles depicting outdoor life, Stone Canyon Elementary School in Owasso, OK, strives to make the school experience fun for its students
When it came time to design the interior of the Stone Canyon Elementary School in Owasso, OK, the design team wanted to reflect the unique qualities of the city while also creating a fun learning environment for students. As a result, a natural setting was created indoors with porcelain floor tiles that were cut with a waterjet to resemble insects and other outdoor life.
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As architects and designers strive to create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing as well as environmentally friendly, stone and tile manufacturers are working to develop materials and methods to assist these goals
by Jennifer Adams, Editor
When it comes to design and construction today, the subject of green building is certainly at the forefront. While architects and designers still work to create designs with intrigue and visual interest, they are also heavily considering a project's sustainability and carbon footprint. More than ever, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is part of the vocabulary when discussing plans for a new building design.
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With the largest exhibit of stone and tile in the U.S. and an in-depth seminar program, Coverings is set to take place from April 27 to 30 in Orlando, FL
Coverings, the premier international trade fair and expo dedicated exclusively to showcasing ceramic tile and stone, has grown to be the largest show of its kind in the U.S., featuring exhibitors from more than 50 countries and attracting thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors and specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders and real estate developers. This year's event will take place from April 27 to 30 at the OrangeCountyConvention Center in Orlando, FL. Click here for more information
Cersaie 2010 will feature second edition of the Architecture Gallery
BOLOGNA, ITALY -- Because of last year's extraordinary success, Cersaie 2010 is repeating "Building Dwelling Thinking," the cultural event held in the Architecture Gallery that is both a meeting venue and an opportunity for discussion on key issues of building and materials. The International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, which will be celebrating its 28th edition in Bologna, Italy, beginning on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, confirms its role as an important forum for the Italian and international design world.
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ASCER sponsors research project on "Ceramic Futures"
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER) will support a one-year research effort undertaken by the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) called "Ceramic Futures." The project will explore the best ways to meet the increasing challenges of product customization, adjustment to buyers' preferences and sustainability in production. Click here to read more
Alcalagres supplies Spanish tile to large government project in Mexico
OAXACA DE JUÁREZ, MEXICO -- Since March 2009, Alcalagres, a Tile of Spain branded manufacturer, has been involved in the development of one of the most significant projects in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez -- the capital city of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Through the company's local representative, Porcer, Alcalagres has supplied an extensive amount of exterior porcelain cladding for the project Ciudad Judicial (meaning "Judiciary City") -- a project by the Government of the State of Oaxaca that has turned into the largest administrative infrastructure improvement initiative in the whole country. It is part of the city's urban development plan.
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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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