Wouldn’t we all appreciate a crystal ball to figure out how to prosper in this economy? We found a great tip from a favorite new source for green news called The Green Economy Post about survival in this economically challenging, yet environmentally motivating climate. There is opportunity in this market, however, we all have to work a little harder to find it...
The Living Tile by INAX is a technologically advanced, modern porcelain tile that combines unique functionality with stunning patterns, colors, textures and dimensional configurations. Perfect for high humidity spaces, these
living tiles absorb humidity, almost instantaneously, leaving a dry
surface and later gradually release the moisture to help maintain healthy, comfortable environment.
It is a rare occurrence when both DWELL magazine and the popular green
blog site TreeHugger both feature and support a building material.
TREND wallpaper is proof that aesthetics and the environment can be
combined to create an inspiring new wall surface made of post consumer
recycled glass.
The highly anticipated CERSAIE international exhibition held in Bologna, Italy, met all expectations this year by introducing to the world the most innovative products in the ceramic tile industry. "THIN IS IN" according to industry leaders, as thin Porcelain veneer large format tiles took the spotlight at the show for many manufacturers.
Lightness and fluidity come to mind when looking at the new façade of 310 University Avenue near Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. The use of CAESAR Sintra Quartz stacked mosaic is an architectural statement of texture and movement in a striking exterior application designed by WRNS Studio and provided by SpecCeramics. This project was highlighted in the Architect’s Newspaper titled “A Beautiful Complexion”.
SpecCeramics invites you to visit our partners StonePeak and IceStone both exhibiting this year at the US Green Building Council’s GreenBuild Expo will be in Phoenix, AZ this year on November 11th – 13th. Free passes to enter the expo are still available.
Sustainability continues to be a priority in the construction industry, and this month’s NEWH magazine challenges our industry with an article that asks “Can sustainability survive in these hard economic times?”