The Mediterranean region has a unique architectural heritage. To address the challenges posed by climate change and construct increasingly sustainable buildings, we need to revisit traditional methods. Solid brick masonry and well-ventilated interiors guarantee optimal comfort in all seasons while minimising environmental impact. In-depth knowledge of Mediterranean climatic conditions has made it possible to develop even more effective solutions that optimise resources and improve living standards by blending time-honoured traditions with innovative technologies.

A natural material Structural clay products are sustainable materials that contain clay, a material of natural origin which is extracted using methods that are friendly to the environment and the...

In keeping with the growing awareness of environmental issues such as energy and raw materials savings and emissions reductions, in 2018 Italy appointed EPD Italy as its national Program Operator responsible for issuing environmental product declarations.

By 2050, more than 80% of the EU’s population will live in cities. Within the same timeframe, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that demand for indoor air conditioning will triple.

The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) proposed by the European Commission emphasises the significant contribution of clay building products to more sustainable construction. Thanks to their characteristics, materials such as clay bricks and roof tiles reduce consumption and ensure high energy performance throughout the life cycle of buildings. They are also highly durable and can be easily recycled.

A hundred years after the publication of “Vers une architecture”, Italian ceramic tile reaffirms its credentials as an ideal material for the construction industry all over the world

From 12 to 13 November, Ceramics of Italy will be participating with 21 leading Italian brands in the US exhibition BDNY (Boutique Design New York), held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

The 2023 edition of Cersaie proved to be a pivotal one. On top of the show celebrating its 40th anniversary and the milestones the industry has achieved along the way, exhibitors also signaled the dawn of an exciting new era. Tile products were imbued with a holistic sense of inventiveness

The growth in interest and participation in Cersaie under highly diverse market conditions confirms the show’s countercyclical nature and its ability to attract exhibitors and visitors regardless of market dynamics

At the 2023 edition of the Bologna show, five young European tile layers demonstrated their skills in laying ceramic tiles of different colours, sizes and thicknesses using the latest equipment and working methods