I’ve had the privilege of working with many large-scale facilities that offer stunning pools and exceptional environments. Yet, one area that’s often overlooked is the pool deck itself—a space that should be seen as a direct extension of the property’s brand and guest experience. At Deckology, we go beyond safety and durability. Our high-performance surfaces are not only slip-resistant and maintenance-free, but they also unlock a world of design possibilities that traditional materials can’t match. This photo illustrates just how impactful even a subtle design change can be. What may seem like a minor enhancement can completely transform the space—elevating...


Event Description: Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International and the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association to fortify decent, affordable and sustainable housing across the U.S. This initiative will help to provide incredibly strong and sustainable homes for dozens of Habitat Partner Families over the course of several years. This build in Santa Fe, NM includes two houses being built side by side. Alongside construction, the NRMCA and partner ICF supplier BuildBlock will be hosting on-site training events and hard hat tours for anyone interested in learning about the benefits of building residential homes with ICFs. This...


I am an electric heat distributor with products from 3 manufacturers available and am interested in adding electric floor heat, snow and ice melt and ice dam prevention products to the projects being built. These are obviously luxury items and items that make hotels, commercial buildings and residences more comfortable and safer to access. IE… tile floors, parking garage entrances, north facing building entrances, roofs over hanging walkways subject to icicle hazards. Tile is a cold but durable and easy to clean product. It is specified in many hotels, commercial buildings and residences. It is always better warm! Adding this...


The annual Interior Design Show (IDS), held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, returned last week, wrapping on Sunday, January 21, after a four-day run. The show featured hundreds of exhibitors, including Metropolitan Floors. The event saw an impressive turnout, with dealers, distributors, architects and design professionals in attendance. For Metropolitan, IDS has been a long-standing tradition. “We’ve been attending IDS for many years,” said Wilf Selfe, vice president, of Eastern Canada, at Metropolitan Floors. “The audience this show brings with architects, builders, and designers is unparalleled. We hope to continue to foster closer relationships with the A&D community, closer...


The state of the hospitality industry—and the trends to watch—are discussed with IMEG Director of Hospitality Bob Winter in the first in a series of episodes featuring the firm’s market leaders. “Last year, 2022, was a tremendous year in the market for design and construction,” Bob says, citing the recovery of occupancy rates as the industry emerged from the pandemic. “I have seen a little bit of a headwind this year with some of our projects due to the cost of construction and the cost of money.” However, he adds, there are still a lot of “pent-up opportunities that are...


Blown Design is a unique custom glass lighting company. Our Art Director, Martin Lukacka, is a former baseball player for the Slovakian national team and an Architect living in Prague. Our Head of Production, Andrej Gulyas, is the proud Dad of two young boys and leads our Workshop in northern Czech. Curtis Neuschaefer, our Blown Director, is a Florida snowbird who spends half the year in Prague and winters by the beach. Brought together by Crystal Glass (and Zoom!), this fusion has been a team for 8+ years, perfecting bespoke lighting in Europe, USA & South America. Our greater production...


She won!!! “My Girl with a Pearl” will be featured at the astounding Mauritshuis Museum near Amsterdam in the Royal Vermeer room. Home of the original “Girl with a Pearl” painted by Johannes Vermeer dated 1665. The Hague, Netherlands. The Mauritshuis Museum announced their Ode to the “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johanne (Jan) Vermeer. The museum has selected a few artist from around the world to showcase artist’ depictions of the “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Over 3500 creations were submitted, less than 200 were selected. The museum also houses the most prominent paintings by Johanne (Jan) Vermeer,...