Smith Interior Design, a custom design firm dedicated to creating sensory-rich living environments, was recently recognized at the 2025 Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Major Achievement Award Ceremony. Taking home the top prize in the Best Interior Design: Private Residence category, in both the under 2,500 and 2,500 to 5,000 sub-categories. These awards underscore the firm’s excellence in design, creativity and innovation in the custom homebuilding industry.
The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) joined manufacturers, ecolabels, certification bodies, technology partners and design professionals in Minneapolis, MN, last week to prepare for the launch of the Mindful Materials' Common Materials Framework toolkit.
Jonathan Stanley, director of education and government strategies for Tarkett North America, has been appointed to a two-year term on the L.E.A.R.N. Board of Directors. The non-profit organization, whose acronym stands for Learning Environments Action Research Network, is centered around a vision of every student nationwide having access to learning environments that promote safety, access, innovation, health and sustainability.
Daltile, the nation’s largest manufacturer of tile, stone and countertop products for residential and commercial use, is kicking off its semi-annual Trade Pro Week 2025 in a big way.
The education session detailed the severity of the issue, citing California public health data showing 406 documented cases of the incurable lung disease since 2019, resulting in 22 deaths and 47 lung transplants.