The University of Otago is auditing the safety of architectural glass sheets in some of its more than 200 buildings as it faces problems with spontaneously shattering glass, including an incident in the week before Christmas. The audit ...
Tags: Construction, glass, Glass Sheet
The Glass Packaging Institute has released an in-depth survey of ten bar, restaurant, and hotel glass container recycling programs in eight states. In addition to collecting data on containers and processes, economic details, and logistics, ...
Bottleware was created by the Japanese design studio Nendo in collaboration with Coca-Cola to make a glass tableware collection. The pieces are made from Coca-Cola contour bottles that have been deteriorating over time from extensive ...
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Earlier this week, both the House and Senate passed H.R. 6582, which places a focus on important energy efficiency measures that provide opportunities for the glass container industry, in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE) and ...
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Patron Spirits has partnered with world-renowned fashion designer John Varvatos, the first-ever artist to collaborate on a new design element of the Patron bottle, to craft a limited edition bottle stopper. The inspiration for the stopper ...
Patron Spirits has partnered with world-renowned fashion designer John Varvatos, the first-ever artist to collaborate on a new design element of the Patron bottle, to craft a limited edition bottle stopper. The inspiration for the stopper ...
Tags: Patron Spirits, fashion designer, John Varvato, stopper
Pennsylvania is a bustling state with a rich industrial history. It's also, increasingly, an environmentally aware one.? Across the state, there are a strong number of green initiatives and businesses at the forefront of a new green boom in ...
A few days ago,I ran into a friend of mine,who specializes in copper and brass accessories and fixtures for homes.I asked if he had much work.He said the summer was slow,but business had picked up a bit this fall.What work he's gotten has ...
Tags: copper, brass accessories, fixtures, Kitchen design
With the newly established standard, specifiers can now have a better understanding of glass tile types and specifications, its performance, and inherent aesthetic properties Over the past several years, glass tiles have become increasingly ...
Glass tile is a very popular choice for home owners now days. One reason is glass mosaic tile has the ability to go with classic or modern decor. Installing glass tile is not has hard as many think, with a little research and the right ...
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Recently the use of glass tiles and glass mosaics have been growing in popularity. With endless options of colors and designs available they make a great choice for decorating any area of your home. With all the styles and colors of glass ...
TREND: Clean, streamlined design DESIGNER INTERPRETATION: "Overall design will be modern rather than traditional. People are going simple and clean, with no clutter, which means getting rid of those heavy, dark vanities and chunky ...
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Is "bathroom makeover" one of your 2012 resolutions? Ours too! That's why we asked some of Canada's leading design experts for their take on the coming year's most compelling bath trends. Whether you’re planning a full bathroom ...
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Tile of Italy Similar to fashion, cars, or furniture, the Italian tile industry is known as a world leader in design and technology and stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship and cutting edge appeal. After finishing a series of ...
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Coming off what most industry executives considered be a terrible 2009, the ceramic segment was looking for something, anything resembling a turnaround heading into 2010. And while certain indicators signaled a modest increase of 5% to 6% ...
Tags: ceramic