While textured tiles can add visual interest to any wall, backsplash, or floor, they can also add difficulty to any grout ...

Tiles play a vital role in the composition of our kitchens, yet they often end up as an afterthought in our designs. Cabinets ...

Researchers have created a new type of sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms. It can cool buildings passively without ...

Seawalls have long served as a primary defense against coastal erosion and storm surges. Typically constructed of concrete ...

Have you ever stepped into your shower and felt your foot slip just a little? It’s scary, right? That’s where slip-resistant floor tiles come in. They’re designed to help you stay steady, even when ...

Developed by our team of architects and marine biologists at Florida International University, the uniquely textured prototype tiles are designed to test a new approach for helping cities such as ...

Building on this proven insulating property, the NTU Singapore team worked with local ecology and biomimicry design firm bioSEA to add a bumpy, wrinkly texture to the tile, mimicking an elephant ...

The story of Tony Lam, the first Vietnamese American elected to public office in the U.S., is also the story of Little Saigon ...

From backsplashes and countertops to new color palettes, this season's trends reflect a desire for both functionality and ...

Unlike the flat, lifeless surfaces of typical concrete seawalls, each BIOCAP tile is designed with shaded grooves, crevices and small, water-holding pockets. These textured features mimic natural ...