An International Product Standard for Dimensional Stone is being developed, and the basic parameters of this initiative were laid out during a meeting at Marmomacc in Verona, Italy
Florida Tile was recently honored by the University of Kentucky for its achievements in resource sustainability practices in 2011, and by the Kentucky Energy Alliance for its commitment to energy management.
With the intention of promoting sustainability and green design -- particularly as it pertains to ceramic tile -- Tile of Spain hosted "Material Matters -- Sustaining the Urban Environment with Natural Material" on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at The Times Center in New York City.
Designed by Robin Wilson Home of New York, NY, the Kennedy Green House — located in Mount Kisco, NY — exemplifies an eco-friendly design with the use of recycled stone and quartz products
Tile of Spain will host "Material Matters -- Sustaining the Urban Environment with Natural Material" on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at The Times Center -- The Hall, located at 242 West 41st Street between 7th and 8th Ave. in New York City.
Designed by Robin Wilson Home of New York, NY, the Kennedy Green House -- located in Mount Kisco, NY -- exemplifies an eco-friendly design with the use of recycled stone and quartz products.
For the third year in a row, Ceramic Tiles of Italy will connect with design trade and savvy consumers on the West Coast at Dwell on Design, which will be held from June 24 to 26, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently introduced a Sustainability Showroom DVD, which showcases to architects, designers, contractors and consumers. In the era of green building, this video displays how natural stone is the natural choice when it comes to sustainable building products.
Lord, Aeck & Sargent was created in 1989 when two Atlanta, GA-based practices, Aeck Associates, which was founded in 1942, and Lord & Sargent, started in 1983, made the decision to join forces. Since that time, the firm has demonstrated a strong commitment to keeping sustainability at the forefront of its designs.