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Ceramics of Italy debuts “Giardino all’Italiana” at Coverings 2023
An inspiring new booth besigned by HDR showcases Italian design and the industry’s commitment to sustainability and wellness
WELL certification: what it is and how it is used
What is WELL certification? WELL certification is a building comfort assessment system that focuses specifically on the health and well-being of the building’s occupants. Launched in 2014 by the International...
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.
An ongoing commitment to reducing emissions
The Italian ceramic tile industry adopts innovative technologies and self-regulates to reduce emission levels and air pollution.
Ceramic tiles for mitigation of the heat island effect
The heat island effect contributes to global warming and has a significant impact on quality of life in metropolitan areas. So-called “cool materials” help reduce heat emissions by altering the solar reflectance and thermal emissivity of urban surfaces. Thanks to their intrinsic properties, ceramic surfaces fall naturally into this “cool materials” category.
Chemical resistance of ceramics to cleaning products
Ceramic materials are resistant to chemical agents and represent a hygienic solution, helping keeping environments healthy.
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.
