By Chris Barton | "It is not enough to design purely for life safety," says Auckland architect Barry Copeland. "A resilient house, as well as surviving structurally through an earthquake, needs to continue its function as a family home." In response to the Christchurch earthquake, Copeland, working with seismic engineer Barry Davidson and wastewater systems... [Read more...]
Tile and Stone Trends from Coverings 2011
Coverings 2011, the International Tile and Stone Exposition, was held earlier this month in Las Vegas and revealed the latest trends in tile and stones. According to Editor at Large, new technology has had a great impact on the latest innovations, bringing about an abundance of unusual textures, shapes, and sizes. Porcelain tiles that mimic other surfaces... [Read more...]
Popularity of reclaimed materials rises
It ain't exactly hugging a tree. But it's pretty darn close. While solar, wind and hybrid technology typically get most of the attention for going green, using reclaimed lumber and construction materials is one green trend that tree huggers still will appreciate. And apparently, it's a trend that's growing. Scott Gillespie, principal designer... [Read more...]
