Sustainable News

Transform Walls into Multipurpose, Functional Surfaces

What if your design could do more than just look great? What if walls could double as useable surfaces? Modern architects and interior designers are uncovering new creative and functional designs by utilizing versatile, performance-based wall finishing systems for...

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Muratto introduces Trizzano to the North American market

Introducing its ‘bespoke’ manufacturing arm to the US, Muratto (Portugal; www.muratto.com) launched its Trizzano effort to N. America at Wanted Design Manhattan on May 17, 2019. Focusing only on ‘sustainable’ input raw materials, Muratto manufactures interior décor...

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Transforming Plain Walls

What once was a bleak expanse of white paint is becoming increasingly more inventive as offices and businesses turn to wall coverings as a quick and easy way to promote upfront branding. This trend seems certain to continue as current top architectural wall covering...

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Wallcoverings: Trends and Options

What once was a bleak expanse of white paint is becoming increasingly more inventive as offices and businesses turn to wall coverings as a quick and easy way to promote upfront branding. This trend seems certain to continue as current top architectural wall covering...

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The Importance of Design in Healthcare

“Form follows function”. Just as the architect Louis Sullivan declared, so modern designers should always consider the intended use of the space before beginning the design process. When considering the design of healthcare facilities, three important areas stand out....

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3 Reasons to Include Wall Tiles in Your Design

Cork wall tiles are the designer’s perfect tool. Not only are they incredibly easy to install, they also offer unlimited options even when using the smallest amount. We offer wall tiles in every shape and size from our mosaic Versacork to our large format Metalegance....

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LEED-certification: More Than a Trend

It’s more than just a trend- green and LEED-certified buildings are on the rise and one company in particular is leading the way. Google currently has over 30 LEED-certified buildings and continues to aim for the highest LEED ratings in future building projects....

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Designing Creative Spaces for Offices

With the rise and success of startups and collaborative office groups, creative space is more important than ever when designing or renovating an office. Closed doors and isolating cubicles have been replaced with open spaces, lower walls and multiple collaboration...

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3 Ways Cork can change your acoustics

When designing or remodeling, the acoustic properties of a room should always be considered, and ultimately be based on the type of activity intended within the space. Each activity has its own challenges, and therefore would benefit from its own acoustic design....

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WHY WE USE CORK – THE VALUE OF CORK

We love cork - its sustainable nature, its usefulness, its beauty. But what’s really behind our love affair? What’s the back story on cork? It’s got European roots. The majority of cork production takes place in Portugal, Spain, and North Africa, where the...

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