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    Image courtesy of Chemetal
    Washington, D.C.’s historic Madison Hotel has been transformed by the Gettys Group as part of the Le Meridien portfolio, with modern luxe finishes like Chemetal’s Statuary 325 Brass accents in a lounge (above) and Brushed Copper Aluminum 906 (below) in the vibrant and welcoming bar area.

    INSPIRATION | Decorative Metals Heighten Hotel Designs

    Chemetal
    Lightweight, easy-to-install decorative metals can do the heavy lifting to achieve sophisticated and dynamic looks in modern hospitality venues.
    Courtesy of Chemical Fabrics and Film Association
    Outdoor upholstered sofa with pillows in front of swimming pool in a tropical environment.

    ICYMI: Discover the Versatility and Value of Chemical Fabrics and Film

    Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA)
    Discover why vinyl textiles are such a versatile option for applications from healthcare to hospitality and more in this article read.
    Image courtesy of Ceramicas Aparici
    Ceramicas Aparici’s Abstra

    Top 10 Tile Trends to See at Coverings 2025

    Celebrate the upcoming National Tile Day (February 23) with the top tile trends from Coverings.
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    Linear versus Circular Economy Model

    Cradle to Cradle Products Institute Joins with RESEAT to Strengthen Product Data Management

    Carrie Meadows
    Collaboration aims to set new benchmark for circular products in the commercial furniture industry.
    Photo courtesy of RESEAT
    Modern Treasury Offices designed by IDF Studio

    ICYMI: Office Furnishings Find a Second Life through Designers and Distributors Embracing Circular Practices

    Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
    Listen to this article read that explores how secondhand office furniture marketplaces are making inroads in the circular economy.
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    The Durable Coated Fabrics Task Group’s Guide to Specifying Healthcare Materials

    Here are the best questions to ask and what to prioritize in today’s post-pandemic world.
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    ASID Predicts the Year's Top 5 Sustainability Trends

    Lindsey Koren
    As eco-consciousness becomes an ingrained lifestyle choice in more neighborhoods and communities, we examine what commercial designers should take away from these consumers.
    Courtesy of Mohawk Group
    The Mohawk Group Lichen Collection, designed in collaboration with Jason F. McLennan, is the first floorcovering to achieve Living Product Challenge Petal Certification.

    Tackle Carbon Neutrality with Product Specification

    Jennie Morton
    Specifying products with low embodied carbon can help your organization meet its carbon reduction goals. Learn more.
    Image by Peter Molick
    Kitchen and living room area at American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Dallas.

    Perkins&Will's Tori Wickard Talks Total Transparency

    Tori Wickard
    Their senior project architect gets personal about she and the firm’s journey toward a healthier understanding of material composition.