Change comes from a sense of place – stories matter. We all have a memory of our favorite park growing up, or that trip to the Grand Canyon. Our surroundings move and ground us. For Obama, growing up in Hawaii…
In this episode, we will talk about cork as a building material, where it comes from, and how it is used.
In recent times there has been a paradigm shift in home designs with an accelerated push towards uniqueness and sustainability. With more people inhabiting cities, the growing demand for energy and a concomitant rise in greenhouse gas emissions are fueling…
In this episode, we will talk about a recent gathering of sintered stone professionals and what's next for the category.
We are living in an economic system that enables instant gratification. Need trendy clothing without breaking the bank? Easy. Check out your local fast fashion depot for $10 tops that will last until the next big trend hits the mall. …
In this episode, we will bring you up to date on the recycling crisis.
I like the idea of modular construction. Building blocks mass-produced in a facility and assembled together like the copious Lego semi-finished assemblies that clutter my children’s dressers, floors, and desks. Complete rooms or floors of offices, hotels or homes,…
Stronger Things: 11 Reasons to Choose Sintered Stone We’ve spent a lot of time covering the trials and tribulations of the ongoing quartz and granite saga, and things aren’t getting any less complicated. Tariffs continue to skyrocket while manufacturers, designers, and…
As the Quartz industry spirals indefinitely out of control, the design world looks for alternatives that are not commodities caught up in a war of trade and arrogance. Simultaneously, countertop fabricators and millworkers alike are looking for materials that are…
The latest on the quartz tariff saga. Grab some aspirin – you're about to have a serious headache.
Image credit: Mark Mitchell, LinkedIn Venturing out to Boulder, CO the day before a bomb cyclone to meet with a group of building materials suppliers and marketing gurus may not appear to be the most sound of decisions. We…
This episode will cover the recent 2019 KBIS tradeshow and trends to watch out for.