Sustainability

Waste: Environmental Hazard, Latent Asset, or Both? Featured Articles Sustainability

Waste: Environmental Hazard, Latent Asset, or Both?

By Max Le Pera & Jessica McNaughton A central pillar of Sustainability Matters is to suggest ways and incite conversation around how we can weave into the fabric of the industry the four R’s of ...

Sustainability Meets Aesthetics: Quartz Surfaces Shine in Net-Zero Home Featured Articles Sustainability

Sustainability Meets Aesthetics: Quartz Surfaces Shine in Net-Zero Home

Imagine a home that seamlessly integrates breathtaking design aesthetics with a deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability. A net-zero home is so energy efficient that it produces as much renewable energy as it consumes annually. In ...

Sustainability Matters: Turning Over a New LEEF Featured Articles Sustainability

Sustainability Matters: Turning Over a New LEEF

By Max Le Pera & Jessica McNaughton As we delve even deeper into holistic sustainability and how ISFA can help drive beneficial lasting change to the industry, we need to focus on alignment and continuity ...

Biophilia and Greentecture: Two Trends That Bring Nature Closer to Cities, Create Efficient Buildings Featured Articles Sustainability

Biophilia and Greentecture: Two Trends That Bring Nature Closer to Cities, Create Efficient Buildings

According to the trends book Inspiring Living For Tomorrow. Lifestyle Trends 2024 by Neolith, cities are gradually beginning to enjoy the benefits of a green approach to their planning, fostering more sustainable urbanization which reduces the temperature in ...

Shifting Times Means Shifting Mindsets Featured Articles Sustainability

Shifting Times Means Shifting Mindsets

By Jessica McNaughton and Paul “Max” Le Pera Surface fabrication is a dynamic business; it’s often managed on the day-to-day and putting out fires is the name of the game. While necessary, the cost comes ...