Earthenglass: New Materiality for Increased Sustainability

Feb. 6, 2018

The development of Earthenglass began in 2008 when Kim Hauner, president of Interstyle, was looking to reinvent the glass tile industry.

The development of Earthenglass began in 2008 when Kim Hauner, president of Interstyle, was looking to reinvent the glass tile industry with a fresh, sustainable product. What he came up with was a completely new kind of glass tile that captured the rising value of sustainability. Earthenglass is crafted and textured by hand, and comes in a range of natural colors that are also derived from recycled materials. Interstyle can create varied shapes, textures, and finishes for Earthenglass, such as anti-slip grading. Read on to see how it all breaks down.

9
years in the making, from conception to market

100
percent recycled glass and regionally sourced clay

25
percent reduction in energy input requirements in creating Earthenglass

40
years Interstyle has been creating both clay and glass tiles

3
texture patterns that can be mixed and matched

10mm
thick tiles which can be installed in both interiors and exteriors

6
standard hand-applied glaze hues

4
"raw," unglazed hues

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