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The Endureed Regions Series of thatched roof material lets building designers recreate the look, color, and feel of native natural thatches from any region of

Water reed was a common roofing material for many centuries, because it was exceptionally durable. Water reed has always been the most durable

Regions series synthetic thatch shingles feature extreme chemical resistance. You know that this can't be said for all plastics. The specific formula for

As a green building designer, you probably are aware that many companies that treat natural thatched roofing materials with flame retardants have moved

As a green building designer, you may encounter clients who want natural thatch on accessory buildings like tiki huts, gazebos or boat houses.

VIVA BALI CAPETOWN KILIMANJARO SOMERSET KONA DOMINICA Tudor architecture originated in England more than 500 years ago.  This architectural style is obviously the

Did you know that of the 204 known palm tree species in Madagascar, 98 percent don't grow anywhere else in the world? It's

In Dubai, the government has committed to a massive plastic recycling program that has resulted in maintenance-free plastic roads! Currently, a new green

One of the coolest design trends we saw really take off in the past 12 months is xeriscaping. Maybe you're asking yourself, "What's

Daylight harvesting is a very simple way to efficiently manage energy use within buildings. Last year, daylight harvesting gained popularity among green building

Wellness centers demand a certain aesthetics of design and architecture. The ambiance must set a tranquil mood to allow clients respite from the

Historically, thatched roofs in Thailand were virtually entirely made of nipa palm (Nypa fruticans Wurmb) leaves. These tropical palm leaves were once one