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Drafting green specifications for public administrations: combining CAM compliance and heavy-traffic resistance in raised floors
The ecological transition imposes rigorous standards for public construction contracts, and regulations require an integrated vision that combines mechanical performance and certified sustainability. Professionals responsible for engineering raised systems must draft green specifications that meet stringent environmental constraints without compromising the static safety of raised floors. The use of porcelain stoneware raised floors in high-traffic […]
Porcelain stoneware ventilated façades and fire safety: a guide to the RTV 13 regulation
Regulatory developments in Italy have placed a focus on fire safety in buildings, with particular attention to fire propagation in ventilated façades. The entry into force of RTV 13 (Vertical Technical Regulation No. 13) has redefined the design criteria for safe building envelopes, imposing rigorous standards to limit the likelihood of fire and subsequently extending […]
How the 26 mm thin IT2.6 raised floor can revolutionize renovation projects
Height limitations represent one of the most complex challenges in building renovation. Renovating existing buildings requires solutions that do not burden the floors or require the demolition of screeds. Using a thin raised floor is a winning strategy for updating the layout of spaces without disrupting the original architecture. In this scenario, floating floors allow […]
Managing construction site delays: the advantage of turnkey ventilated façades with a single point of contact
The efficiency of a modern construction site depends on the ability to mitigate risks associated with fragmented supplies and workforce. Creating a high-performance exterior cladding with ventilated façades requires an approach that goes beyond the simple supply of materials, focusing on integrated design with a building envelope general contractor who guarantees reliable delivery times and […]
The design opportunities offered by modular porcelain stoneware raised floors
The dramatic style evolution of porcelain stoneware raised floors The perception of technical flooring has changed radically in recent years. Once confined exclusively to utility rooms and data centers, today, raised porcelain stoneware floors have become one of the most popular solutions in contemporary interior architecture. In fact, architects and interior designers now leverage floating […]
An analysis of the porcelain stoneware life cycle and why it is a sustainable choice
Porcelain stoneware is a high-performance, sustainable solution for today’s construction sector. Used in low environmental impact raised floors and eco-sustainable façade cladding, it guarantees strength, durability and aesthetic versatility. Understanding porcelain stoneware’s building life cycle is essential for professionals who want to use eco-sustainable architectural materials in their advanced green building projects. From production to […]
How to use porcelain stoneware ventilated walls in prestigious architectural projects
Today, porcelain stoneware ventilated façades are a widely recognized and consolidated solution for high-end contemporary architecture. Thanks to its strength, durability and elegance, porcelain stoneware has established itself as the benchmark material for all the most popular types of exterior cladding. The use of porcelain stoneware ventilated façades allows advanced technical performance to be combined […]
Porcelain stoneware: a distinctive element in urban design
In urban design, porcelain stoneware offers architectural identity and aesthetic innovation Today, urban design plays a crucial role in defining the identity of a space and exterior building cladding is no longer just a functional element, but a genuinely expressive feature. In this context, porcelain stoneware is a high-profile solution for architects and designers looking […]
Sant’Orsola Hospital – Bologna
In the heart of Bologna, the Sant’Orsola Hospital has always been a symbol of health service excellence. But the recent redevelopment of its historic pavilions has now seen this institution launch a new architectural paradigm, too, that combines technology, sustainability and respect for the urban context. This ambitious project, designed by Tecnicaer Engineering Srl, included […]
Ventilated façades and living comfort: designing people’s well-being
In the modern building sector, the concept of living comfort has now become crucial. The quality of the environments we live in depends on a wide range of factors, that include thermal and acoustic insulation, the healthiness of the interiors and the building’s energy sustainability. In this context, tile-clad ventilated façades have now been confirmed […]