Green Design

Lapitec Chosen for New Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy

Bedrock Tiles Becomes Carbon Neutral Certified

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Bedrock Tiles talks about the carbon neutral certification process.

Sculptor Darrell Petit Discusses Stone Carving and Sustainable Building

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jason Kamery interivews sculptor, Darrell Petit and talks about his career and his pasion for stone and sustainability of natural stone.

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:24:38 -0400

Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.

The continuing evolution of quartz surfacing

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Over the past decade, the use of quartz surfacing — especially for countertops — has been on the rise.

Celebrating North American heritage

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A recent renovation of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis incorporated as many local materials as possible — including a range of granite quarried and processed in North America

"Limestone" by Crossville

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Crossville, Inc. has announced the introduction of "Limestone," a new porcelain tile collection that captures the appearance of the natural stone from which it borrows its name.

2012 Coverings PROJECT: Green Awards

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

This year at Coverings, the annual U.S. tile and stone exhibition, three winners of the PROJECT: Green Awards were chosen.

Irish Rail project is an environmental first

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Clad in natural stone, the Train Drivers Facility Building for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland, is the first certified ultra-low energy building ever developed for a railway company in the world

Building a new campus landmark with regional stone

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Wissahickon Schist and Vermont slate are among the regional materials used in the design of the David L. Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, PA

Green Product Focus

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A total of 4,300 square feet of white and gray tile from the Monolith Collection by Marazzi Architectural – supplied through Great Lakes Distribution of Madison, WI — was used to create a ventilated wall system for the exterior of the First Bank & Trust in Skokie, IL.

Tile of Spain celebrates sustainable design

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Sustainable tile by EcoSpec Tile

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

EcoSpec Tile has been started by a group consisting of experienced/time-tested tile professionals.

Project: Green 2012 call for entries

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Coverings has announced a call for entries for its Project: Green contest, which is sponsored by ED+C Magazine -- a BNP Media publication and sister magazine toStone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazines.

Laticrete Tile Installation System chosen for Net Zero and LEED Platinum home

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Laticrete, a global manufacturer and leader of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, was selected to be the exclusive Tile Installation System Sponsor for the first Net Zero and LEED Platinum home in the vicinity of Boston, MA.

Grenite® Sustainable Engineered Stone for Countertop Surfaces

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Grenite^®is the next generation of "green" engineered stone -- featuring an innovative material that is eco-friendly, durable and cost efficient, reports Saint-Gobain, the product's manufacturer.

Tile and stone enhance campus parking structure

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The use of terra-cotta tile and local Duke Stone for the exterior design of a new parking garage at Duke University maintains campus tradition while adding a modern twist.

Eco-friendly products achieve successful home renovation

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Fireclay Tile debuts a 100% recycled glass tile

Tue, 17 May 2011 15:24:00 -0400

SAN JOSE, CA -- Fireclay Tile, a leading sustainable tile manufacturer, recently introduced "Crush", a U.S.-manufactured 100% recycled glass tile. Tile in the Crush collection comes from right within Fireclay’s local environment, and the result is a glass tile line that is unique, sustainable and stunning, reports the manufacturer.

Green Product Review

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:54:00 -0500

CaesarStone has introduced the newest addition to its Environment First collection: Starry Night. This new color consists of finely crushed remnants of Blizzard, CaesarStone’s best-selling color. CaesarStone is the only quartz surface to recycle waste generated by stonemasons, something the company has achieved through a local Recycling Program, reports the company.

Environmentally friendly design achieved with Hakatai tile

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:53:00 -0400

Bass Studio Architects, based in Columbus, OH, selected the Black Gold Blend from the Tivoli series by Hakatai for the new Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar, a contemporary fusion-style restaurant in beachside Newport News, VA. The iridescent glass mosaic tile, which is produced with recycled content, was employed for the face of an enclosed half-circle bar and two hosting stations in the lounge as well as an island-style service station in the main dining room.

Sustainability discussion with Joe Greco, AIA, LEED Lord, Aeck & Sargent

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:21:00 -0400

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.