The Natural Stone Alliance awarded the Natural Stone Institute with $20,000 to support ongoing sustainability initiatives and $4,000 to support scholarship opportunities through the NSI.
The three-day, hands-on event provided the company’s team with engagement, education and community connection – encouraging critical conversations around sustainable practices, community involvement and the company's shared commitment to responsible growth.
The company's manufacturing facility in Izmir, Turkey, has officially achieved Zero Waste Certification, a nationally recognized environmental certification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Turkiye.
The conference will include discussions and workshops on material health transparency, circularity, specification tools and supply chain alignment led by industry experts in their field.
Viatera Taj Duna was awarded for its combination of natural stone-inspired aesthetics, advanced manufacturing technologies and sustainability-focused material innovation.
The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design. Building on its inaugural year, the 2026 program introduces two new honors, Person of the Year and Architectural/Design Firm of the Year, broadening the program beyond project recognition to celebrate individual leadership and firm-wide commitment to sustainable design.
