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Tomorrow's Modern Home

The last time a publishing company commissioned the building of the “new American home” was when Art & Architecture magazine sponsored the Case Study Houses program in 1945. As the post-World War II building boom was under way, the Case Study Houses program revealed a glimpse of the future in residential construction. An intense postwar demand for housing was evident, but what to build and in what style was unclear. Art & Architecture enlisted numerous architects to design and construct these homes of the future. Each of them embraced the International Style of modern design.

S&P staff brings experience, focus together to inform, influence

When I worked in newspapers, we called every edition “the daily miracle.” In many ways, it was miraculous that we produced a paper full of new content every day, without fail, and almost always on time.

Q&A with Jackson Morrill

Jackson Morrill took over April 13 as the new president of the Composite Panel Association.

New Hardware Makes Life Easier While Looking Good

Awareness of customer needs, and innovation to meet those needs. That’s what’s happening in the hardware world, and it’s an understatement to say the top suppliers are excited about their new offerings, many of which were introduced at Interzum 2015. From colorful aluminum boxes to better performing runners to improved soft-close systems, the new offerings are making life easier and homes more beautiful for customers around the world. Here’s a sampling of the finest new hardware on the market.

Policy-makers Must Consider Side Effects of Using Woody Biomass for Energy

From my standpoint, one of the most interesting discussions at the Composite Panel Association’s spring meeting centered on the growing use of woody biomass for pellets that are increasingly being burned for energy.

Countertops 2015

Strong and stable. Timelessly beautiful. Safe and easy. These are among key elements and attributes of today’s newest and best countertops as described by the companies that make them. Countertops are integral components in the function and style of kitchens and bathrooms. Selecting the right materials ensures that a project fulfills a consumer’s needs and dreams. Following is a small sample of the exciting and varied options that are bringing strength, beauty, convenience and more to today’s kitchens and baths.

At mHouse and S&P Symposium, You’ll Like What You See

Ask anyone to describe their preference for interior furnishings, and you’re likely to hear, “I’ll tell you what I like when I see it.”

Surface & Panel Opens New Doors for Longtime Editor and News Executive

Creating great publications and helping move a business forward are what I’ve been doing for decades. Now, I’m stepping in to do those things for Bedford Falls Communications and Surface & Panel magazine. It’s a great fit.

Surface Design Guide 2014

Each year, Surface & Panel magazine asks the industry’s leading decorative surfacing companies to share their latest designs and material advances. The resulting Surface Design Guide is a showcase of the trends and technologies that are shaping the marketplace. Beyond beautiful, this guide is intended to inspire specifiers and fabricators alike to understand what resources are available to create the best possible solutions.

mHouse Project

My son-in-law is a psychiatrist. My daughter is a clinical psychologist. Between them I get plenty of analysis, whether I like it or not. At dinner a few weeks ago I was explaining the progress of the mHouse Project, the stress, the challenges and the surprises we faced, but also the enjoyment of seeing it all come together. I told my son-in-law that I often wake up at 4:00 am and think I am crazy for embarking on such an aggressive and risky project.

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