Articles by Jennifer Adams

Taking advantage of educational opportunities

January 13, 2012
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Hopefully 2012 will bring health, happiness and success to everyone.


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Travertine adds to “James Bond” image

January 11, 2012
Italian travertine panels create a sophisticated yet neutral backdrop for Aston Martin luxury vehicles at 16 new showrooms throughout the U.S.


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Jura marble creates a presence for Utah institution

January 5, 2012
With roots that can be traced back to 1873, Zions Bank Financial Center remains a well-known institution in Utah with a new building featuring Jura marble on its exterior facade


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Staying true to the art of the trade

January 5, 2012
Functioning as a two-person operation, de la tierra, inc. of Portland, OR, prides itself as an artisan shop that maintains high-quality production standards


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Breakthroughs in Green Building

November 14, 2011
Recently, my role at BNP Media expanded, as I am now Editor-In-Chief ofTILE Magazine. 


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Tile of Spain celebrates sustainable design

November 8, 2011
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.


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Home renovation reflects family living style

October 28, 2011
A combination of stone and quartz surfacing were utilized for the remodel of a private residence in San Jose, CA, to create a modern and functional living space


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Restaurant design exudes rustic elegance

October 28, 2011
A mix of stone varieties in different textures and finishes create an Old World style for Fiola da Fabio Trabocchi — a new Italian restaurant in Washington, DC


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Home expansion retains cottage charm

October 28, 2011
When building an addition to a modest private residence in Austin, TX, a near-perfect match was found for the home’s existing local flagstone 


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Thinking “outside the box” to grow a fabrication business

October 1, 2011
In addition to emphasizing customer service and high-quality products, diversification has been the key to success for La Pietra in Brookfield, CT,— especially during difficult economic times


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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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