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Green Design takes a look at the newest eco-friendly stone and tile products and the innovative ways they are being applied to today's designs.

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Irish Rail project is an environmental first

April 02, 2012
David Hughes
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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


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Building a new campus landmark with regional stone

April 02, 2012
Jennifer Adams
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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


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Green Product Focus

April 02, 2012
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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.


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Tile of Spain celebrates sustainable design

November 08, 2011
Jennifer Adams
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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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Sustainable tile by EcoSpec Tile

November 08, 2011
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EcoSpec Tile has been started by a group consisting of experienced/time-tested tile professionals. 


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Project: Green 2012 call for entries

October 17, 2011
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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. 


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

October 03, 2011
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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. 


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Grenite® Sustainable Engineered Stone for Countertop Surfaces

September 08, 2011
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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.


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Duke University's new 1,900-car parking garage

Tile and stone enhance campus parking structure

July 13, 2011
Kelly Martin
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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.
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Robin Wilson Home of New York, NY

Eco-friendly products achieve successful home renovation

July 07, 2011
Kelly Martin
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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.
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