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Recognizing innovative use of Italian tiles

The 25th anniversary of the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency, attracted innovative projects from designers and architects throughout North America. Four winners and three honorable mentions were selected across four categories: residential, commercial, institutional, and student.

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Timber-concrete composite floor systems for tall buildings

Mass-timber construction, a growing industry in the United States, includes elements such as glued-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and nail-laminated timber (NLT). These wooden elements have a natural resistance to fire through charring, similar to traditional heavy timber. The fire safety of mass-timber combined with high load-carrying capabilities has opened up the possibility of using mass-timber in high-rise buildings.

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