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If you’re interested in the look and feel of stone but don’t always have the budget for it, fiber ce ment is a great material to use.

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Constantly developing new countertop and surface designs, the in-house team at Wilsonart set out to capture a luxurious look and feel that could work in an array of environments but also continue to blend in no matter what the current trends are. That’s how the Timeless Luxury collection first came about. Senior Product Designer Paul…

As a culture, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors. Architecture sustains our way of life; it sup ports our very being; it defines our life experience. But it also connects us to the world outside of our windows and doors. However, certain geographical locations provide their own set of challenges when it comes to…

Bathroom faucets require careful consideration of both aesthetics and technical attributes, as well as a perfect balance between form and function.

Ever since Silicon Valley hires began playing ping-pong at work, the design of offices, hotels and h igher-education facilities have become increasingly home-like. Yet this long-running trend has not necessarily been holistic: The bathrooms in many of these spaces possess an institutional atmosphere that is a far cry from the inviting kitchen or salvaged wood–lined collaboration…

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Today’s schools, industrial complexes and retail spaces are more concerned than ever with the questi on of building for wellness: How can we make the occupants of these spaces both happier and healthier? For many designers, the answer lies in connecting people on the inside with the environment found outside. By providing access to natural light,…

When specifying asphalt shingles, consider the following criteria: project location, weather, roof s ize and structural capacity, solar reflecting, fire resistance and the shingle’s composition (organic or fiberglass), shape, texture, color and grade.