Materiality/Specification

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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

Collaboration aims to set new benchmark for circular products in the commercial furniture industry.
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Modern Treasury Offices designed by IDF Studio

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

Listen to this article read that explores how secondhand office furniture marketplaces are making inroads in the circular economy.
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Exterior of Care Resource healthcare building in Miami, FL

ICYMI: 4 Advantages of Specifying Metal Fabric for Modern Healthcare Design

Listen in as we explore why metal fabric is such a versatile and dynamic choice for healthcare environments.
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Caleb Anderson, Drake/Anderson Principal

Drake/Anderson Harmonizes Luxury and Sustainability with Transition to /AND Design

As sole principal, Caleb Anderson wants to take Drake/Anderson in a direction that brings his passion into practice, elevating the industry through collaboration on meaningful...
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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

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

Perkins&Will's Tori Wickard Talks Total Transparency

Their senior project architect gets personal about she and the firm’s journey toward a healthier understanding of material composition.
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Take a Sneak Peek at Interface's Third Space Collection

The new Third Space collection from Interface combines the classic feel of the office with a plush, residential vibe. Check out this product preview for a closer look.
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Supply Chain and the Metaverse: A New Solution to a Pressing Problem?

Supply chain issues and lengthy lead times have become one of the most common (and frustrating) challenges that architects and designers face. Can the metaverse help alleviate...