Tile Heritage Foundation
Tile Heritage Foundation is an archival library dedicated to the preservation of ceramic surfaces and their history. Learn More
Guide to LEED v4 and Tile
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating systems allow builders, owners, and tenants to evaluate the overall sustainability of their projects. Points toward LEED certification can be obtained by making sustainable choices while designing, constructing, and operating a new or existing building or major renovation. In LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C)…
EPD Sustainability Guide
An infographic guide to how tile delivers both performance and transparency in terms of sustainability, whether your project is residential or commercial. Learn more about Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) reports and how to understand a material’s environmental footprint. The tile industry has separate UL-certified EPDs for ceramic tile, mortar and grout, representing the majority of…
Tile and Green Building Credits and Requirements
Green Building standards, codes and rating systems. Guide to get points, credits and compliance for ceramic tile.
Green Squared Certified
Go to GreenSquaredCertified.com to learn about Green Squared Certification, learn about Green Building Recognition and where to find certified products.
TCNA: Tile Initiative
Collection of the latest TCNA bulletins and articles on current industry topics.
TCNA: Tile – The Natural Choice
An overview of ceramic tile’s performance and sustainability-related attributes. Packed with pointers for fulfilling Green Building criteria, including a guide to the EPD’s for ceramic tile, mortar and grout made in North America.
EPD Transparency Summary: Ceramic Tile
Two-page snapshot of the data reported by the industry-wide EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for ceramic tile made in North America.
EPD Transparency Summary: Cement Grout for Tile Installation
Two-page snapshot of the data reported by the industry-wide EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for cement grout made in North America.
EPD Transparency Summary: Cement Mortar for Tile Installation
Two-page snapshot of the data reported by the industry-wide EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for cement mortar made in North America.
EPD: Ceramic Tile
A twenty-three page industry-wide report, certified by UL Environment, involving a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made ceramic tile.
EPD: Cement Mortar for Tile Installation
A fifteen page industry-wide report, certified by UL Environment, involving a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made cement mortar.
EPD: Cement Grout for Tile Installation
A sixteen page industry-wide report, certified by UL Environment, involving a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made cement grout.
EPD: Italian Ceramic Tiles
A twelve page industry-wide report, certified by UL Environment, representative of average ceramic tiles and panels manufactured by Confindustria Ceramica’s member companies.