Materiality/Specification

Highlights

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Learn expert strategies for connecting with A&D professionals from Susan Fernandez, as she shares the latest marketing insights, from branding commodities to navigating AI-driven...
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Cevisama 2025 at Feria Valencia
Tile manufacturers set out to demonstrate the wide applicability of ceramics as a durable, sustainable, and beautiful surface material.
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Futures analyst Susanna Björklund says we must think about bio-based interior materials solutions as alternatives, not replacements.
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OFS Ally flexible desk/table solution
OFS is leading designer education with a CEU exploring the positives of mindful material use to reduce carbon footprint in the A&D sector.
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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.
Lightweight, easy-to-install decorative metals can do the heavy lifting to achieve sophisticated and dynamic looks in modern hospitality venues.
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Indeed offices in Austin, designed by Kimiko Designs
Sustainability and circularity, combined with newer tools and marketplaces for sourcing high-quality used furniture, are driving interest in secondhand office furnishings.
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Outdoor upholstered sofa with pillows in front of swimming pool in a tropical environment.
From healthcare to hospitality: how vinyl products deliver customization, durability, and aesthetic excellence across industries.
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CertainTeed Decoustics Impressions ceiling and wall system in healthcare facility
CertainTeed’s latest solutions include the lightweight Decoustics Impressions ceiling and wall system.
New Self-healing Composite Material Boosts the Circular Economy
In this video, the Biomimicry Institute introduces a new self-repairing resin triggered by heat and winner of the Ray of Hope Accelerator prize.