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$25,000 Prize for Tile Design Competition

Ryan Calkins — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:48:55 +0000

For more information, visit: http://www.architizer.com

Architects and Interior Designers: Win a Trip to Italy and $4000!

Ryan Calkins — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:18:57 +0000

Ceramic Tiles of Italy’s 18th Annual Design Competition is seeking submissions for its 2001 competition.

“The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics, are proud to announce the 2011 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition Call for Entries. The competition, now in its 18th year, recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality spaces.”

For more information, or to submit your own work, visit: Ceramic Tiles of Italy

Greenbuild 2010 This Week in Chicago

Ryan Calkins — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:32:55 +0000

The largest greenbuilding education and exhibition in the world is happening this week in Chicago. We’ll be there learning more about sustainable ceramic tiles and stone. Send us a note if you’ll be there too!

Ceramic Tile in the International Green Construction Code

Ryan Calkins — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:12:31 +0000

I just returned from the annual tile industry management conference. While it’s about as exciting as it sounds, I return every year for the networking and education. In years past, the education on greenbuilding has been pretty elementary, but this year Bill Griese gave an excellent, in-depth presentation on tile’s role in sustainable construction. A few key points:

The International Green Construction Code, which was just released in draft form last week, is a gamechanger. It will displace many of the greenbuilding standards since it is intended to be a code overlay adopted by municipal governments. In other words, it becomes law. And law is a much more powerful inducement to participation than an opt-in standard.
Tile gets credit for its positive impacts on indoor air quality. Or more precisely, tile surfaces do not require the same testing after installation that mold harboring, VOC emitting surfaces do.
The IGCC also encourages the use of high-reflectance outdoor hardscapes. In other words, for parking lots, sidewalks and other exterior hardscapes, light tiles that reduce the heat island effect are privileged over darker materials.

There was much more in the presentation, which I’ll pass along in time. Suffice it to say, tile finally seems to be getting the credit it deserves for being the greenest floor covering.

NEWH Hosts Masquerade Ball for Seattle Design Community

Ryan Calkins — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:49:05 +0000

Now that the question of what Halloween party to go to is resolved (where else besides c l a s h ?), the only question that remains is what to wear?

Click on the image to RSVP

Interior Design Show: The Biggest Event in January in Canada Since the Winter Olympics

Ryan Calkins — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:09:30 +0000

It’s time to start thinking about which shows you’ll be attending next year, and we’ve got an idea of one you probably haven’t attended but should.

August First Thursday Art Walk: Charlene Freeman

Ryan Calkins — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:07:30 +0000

Charlene Freeman will be featured in our Design Studio at 314 Occidental in Seattle’s Pioneer Square for the August First Thursday Art Walk. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll see (and it looks even better in person!):

Seattle Square–Inaugurating this Saturday!

Ryan Calkins — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:22:22 +0000

Pioneer Square is inaugurating a new outdoor market this Saturday, July 17th. Please join us for this great event featuring a range of arts, jewelry, furniture and more! More info:

The Seattle Square

Charlene Freeman at First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square

Ryan Calkins — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:32:38 +0000

Join us this Thursday evening (July 1st) for the first of two exhibitions of Charlene Freeman’s work in our Pioneer Square Studio. Her two media are photography and painting, and we love featuring a hometown artist. Here’s a taste:

First Thursday Tonight!

Ryan Calkins — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:49:59 +0000

We are featuring three artists tonight in our 314 Occidental Ave Design Studio in Pioneer Square. Join us this evening for something to sip, something to nibble, and lots to see!