Aesthetic Acoustics and Endless Design Possibilities
Story at a glance: New Zealand-based Autex Acoustics is expanding its operations to the US with technologies and equipment to manufacture locally. … Read more
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is a Chicago-based writer and editor. With a background at both agencies and print publications, her writing ranges from the built environment and manufacturing to health and travel.
Sophia Conforti
REGUPOL Launches New Colorways for Commercial Design Flexibility
Story at a glance: REGUPOL’s recycled rubber flooring is revolutionizing interiors across commercial applications. The new colorways to REGUPOL’s Revolution line of … Read more
What is CLT? A Guide to Cross-Laminated Timber
Story at a glance: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an extremely strong and durable type of mass timber that has been gaining in … Read more
Autex Acoustics and Emma Hayes Reach New Zealand Nirvana in New Collaboration
Story at a glance: The Autex Acoustics and Emma Hayes collaboration includes eight designs that combine the very best of nature and … Read more
Why Transparency is Key to Decarbonization
Story at a glance: To successfully design for decarbonization, architects and designers need transparency on the entire supply chain of products and … Read more
How to Improve Building Envelope Connectivity
Story at a glance: Consider these seven tactics to help prevent leaks in the envelope. Cross-team collaboration is essential to improving building … Read more
REGUPOL Turns Waste into Sustainable Rubber Flooring
Story at a glance: REGUPOL is taking some of America’s 280 million discarded tires and turning them into sustainable rubber flooring. Durability, … Read more
7 Benefits of Pre-Compressed Foam Expansion Joints
Story at a glance: Buildings change over time due to both materiality and environmental impacts. Pre-compressed foam expansion joints can help ensure … Read more
Eco-Design in the Built Environment: Behind the Success of ECONYL
Story at a glance: Eco-design considers sustainability and environmental responsibility at every stage of the design process, from conception to the end … Read more
Why You Need to Take a Holistic Approach to Your Decarbonization Initiatives
Story at a glance: Decarbonization is becoming increasingly important in commercial builds. As architects and builders search for solutions like materials with … Read more
What Makes Terra-Cotta Tiles Sustainable and Extremely Durable?
Story at a glance: Terra-cotta tile is extremely durable and can last more than 75 years. Ludowici’s terra-cotta tile is created sustainably … Read more
Why the Circular Economy is a Must for Manufacturers
Story at a glance: Flooring and surfaces manufacturer Tarkett is a leader in circular design. Sustainability leader Roxane Spears says circular design … Read more