Architects
Italian ceramic tiles outperform other surfaces
Architects and construction companies can choose from a wide range of surface covering solutions Ceramic tiles offer many advantages over alternative materials, first and foremost their versatility.
The sustainability benefits of rail transport
The Italian ceramic industry is focusing on rail logistics. 24% of raw materials and finished products are transported to and from the Sassuolo ceramic district by rail. This is more...
Those magnificent 1980s Italian designer tiles
Collaboration between the worlds of fashion and ceramics resulted in a fusion of style and modernity that reached the height of its success during the 1980s
Europe’s plan for improving the energy performance of buildings
Building renovation in Europe is one of the topics under discussion in Brussels with the aim of establishing an EU directive. Italian ceramic tiles, ceramic sanitaryware and structural clay products can play an important role in achieving sustainability
The sustainability of clay bricks and roof tiles at Klimahouse 2023
At the 2023 edition of the Klimahouse exhibition to be held in Bolzano from 8 to 11 March, the Confindustria Ceramica Brick and Roof Tile Group’s stand (Sector CD, stand C19/42) will be illustrating the commitment to sustainability that has always been a top priority for the entire ceramic industry.
The architect and the algorithm
L’approccio innovativo all’architettura di Giacomo Garziano, fondatore dello studio GG-loop di Amsterdam, genera progetti multisensoriali che, con l’intelligenza artificiale, diventano un'estensione organica del fruitore.
House prices expected to fall
The housing market has recorded excellent results in 2022, but the risk of a price bubble is just around the corner. Oxford Economics is predicting a 25% fall in prices over the next three years
The advantages of energy cogeneration
Today, Italian ceramic companies are able to self-produce a significant portion of the energy needed for their industrial processes. This helps to save raw materials and protect the environment. The...
Ceramic connections
Our homes are becoming increasingly fluid and interconnected in terms of spaces and functions: ceramic surfaces are ideal as a common thread uniting the various rooms
New Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of Italian ceramic surfaces
The sector-level EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) that has accompanied the production of Italian ceramic tiles on the markets since 2015 has been updated.
