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Metaphor Bronze Includes Detail & Sustainability

Posted on February 19, 2010

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[gallery ids="170,50736,50737"] One surface that ages like a fine bottle of red wine is exposed metal. Metal exposed to the Northwest climate, develops a deeper, darker patina; especially tile made from recycled nickel, bronze, or sterling silver. A shiny new look can be maintained with an occasional application of clear shoe wax. One favorite metallic tile line...

Sustainable Development that Looks Great

Posted on January 26, 2010

in LEED, Sustainable Building Advisor, sustainable development

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Norberry Tile is a big supporter of good [caption id="attachment_51167" align="alignnone" width="521"] Trails at Newcastle, a soon to be built concept.[/caption] quality development practices. One of the most exciting sustainably built communities yet is "Trails at Newcastle." This project consists of beautifully designed homes, possessing the most sought-after details such as: - Cottage homes ranging from 1,300 -2,100 square feet. - Hardwood...

Norberry, Driven by Sustainable

Posted on January 22, 2010

in Custom Tile, LEED, recycled tile, Sandhill Tile, Sustainable Building Advisor, Sustainable Tile

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[caption id="attachment_51171" align="alignnone" width="700"] Norberg in front of Sandhill mosaic wall[/caption] Norberry has supported sustainable surfaces, even before they were considered responsible building materials. After receiving a Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate, Craig Norberg discovered three of the most beautiful LEED qualified tile lines containing recycled material. All of Norberry's custom ceramic tile lines originate in the USA and practice sustainable...

Anhalt Apartment by Norberry Tile

Posted on January 7, 2010

in Custom Tile, Historical Tile, Norberry Tile News, Restoration

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[gallery link="file" columns="2" ids="58,50729"] Frederick William Anhalt was a developer and contractor in Seattle that worked in the period surrounding the Great Depression. Although not trained as an architect, he designed and built rather large luxury apartments in a variety of revival styles especially espousing the Tudor style. These same apartments are recognisable as gracing some...