“Granite Throughout!” “Recently Upgraded with Granite!” “Brand New Granite Countertops!” Can someone tell realtors that they’re really out of date? Granite was SO 1990, yet here we are 30 years later with a product that needs to be sealed every…
Written by Jessica McNaughton and Paul Max Le Pera This article originally appeared in ISFA’s Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Vol. 13, Issue 3- Q3 2020. Countertops & Architectural Surfaces is the official publication of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA). It contains…
We know LEED. We know WELL. But do you know Fitwel? Design trends are constantly changing…especially as health comes to the forefront. While the consideration of human health in our built environment isn’t entirely new, it is just now…
With its extensive color palette, its story of sustainability, and versatility in application, we like to say that Durat solid surface is the ultimate design tool. This week, Durat solid surface furthered its design capabilities by launching their new Solids…
In this episode, we speak to Ken Trinder, founder of EOS Surfaces. Ken discusses his nature-inspired colors for the GEOS surfaces collection, and what's next in health and surfacing.
This blog post was written by our summer Marketing Intern, Lexi Parvin. Lexi is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying Business and Sustainability. With plexiglass dividers, masks and social distancing requirements essential for all future…
As leaders in environmental stewardship, Durat strives to promote a circular economy. Every year, Durat converts up to 55,000 pounds of industrial surplus into raw material,which is used in Durat solid surface. This single practice equates to the volume of…
Fin is In – Scandinavian Design in Building Materials It is no surprise that US-based designers, and designers all over the world for that matter, turn to countries like Finland for inspiration and guidance in design. This is especially true…
CaraGreen · Episode 47 – Circularity in the Built Environment Jessica: Hi, this is Jessica with Build Green Live Green. And today our podcast is covering the concept of circularity in the built environment in the world and in…
As an architect or designer, what is your role in the circular economy? And what role does the building industry play? It all starts with our material choices. Manufacturing and specifying sustainability-minded materials is a critical part of a circular economy.…
In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we talk to Ginger Dosier of bioMASON, a masonry manufacturer that's growing a better future.
Why Lapitec is the Surface of the Future Surfaces have always mattered. Whether it’s a conference table or a kitchen countertop, they are often the centerpieces of our built environment, They are things that we touch, work with, and commune around, and they’re…