The interplay between architectural space, projects and people is the concept behind the 2024 poster for the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, which will be held in Bologna from 23 to 27 September

Italian ceramic tiles are popular for a number of reasons, including their exceptional quality, the wide range of available surfaces and adhesives, their suitability for complex projects, and the certified sustainability of products, processes and production facilities

The Italian ceramic producers’ association has won first prize in the Sustainability & Green - Integrated Campaign category for its Ceramics of Italy for Sustainability communication campaign

Fosbury Architecture, the young collective tasked with curating the Italian Pavilion at the 2023 Biennale entitled “Spaziale: Everyone Belongs to Everyone Else”, talk about their unique approach to architecture, which aims to expand the boundaries of the discipline, redefine its role and rethink its processes in response to current challenges

During the European Ceramic Days, held in Brussels from 27 to 29 November 2023, Cerame-Unie presented the “Ceramic Manifesto 2024-2029. Ensuring Europe’s Sustainability with ceramic manufacturing”, a document outlining the sector’s competitiveness priorities ahead of the upcoming European elections

Founded in 1986 in Kristiansand as an independent company with a showroom in the south of Norway, Modena Fliser today is part of Modena Gruppen, which boasts 17 showrooms and achieved a turnover of around €45 million in 2022

An innovative educational initiative aims to encourage middle school students in the Emilia-Romagna region to discover more about the Italian ceramic industry

Assoposa, Mapei and Certi.s are promoting the figure of the certified professional tile layer. Continuous education, greater professionalism and higher market value are just a few of the benefits of certification

The construction industry is devoting increasing attention to human health and the environment. Today, the performance of construction products must take into account not only supply, installation and maintenance issues but also the impact of products on the natural environment and the healthiness of the building.

In recent years, the European Commission has issued a series of directives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of buildings. nZEBs (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) are buildings with almost zero energy consumption based on construction models typical of northern Europe.