--- title: International Masonry Institute News | Sustainable Design description: Sustainable Design | Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. --- [![IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400.png?width=174&height=34&name=IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400.png)](https://www.imiweb.org/) - BUILDING SOLUTIONS - SOLUTIONS - [New Construction](https://www.imiweb.org/new-construction/) - [Restoration](https://www.imiweb.org/restoration/) - NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES - [Brick](https://www.imiweb.org/new-brick-construction/) - [Concrete](https://www.imiweb.org/new-concrete-construction/) - [Concrete Masonry Units](https://www.imiweb.org/new-concrete-masonry-construction/) - [Plaster, Stucco, & EIFS](https://www.imiweb.org/new-plaster-stucco-eifs-construction/) - [Rainscreen](https://www.imiweb.org/new-rainscreen-construction/) - [Stone](https://www.imiweb.org/new-stone-construction/) - [Terrazzo](https://www.imiweb.org/new-terrazzo-construction/) - 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[CONTACT](https://www.imiweb.org/imicontact/) - ![](https://imiweb.org/wp-content/uploads/icn-search-nav.png) ![HEADER_Contact1.jpg](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mosaicprint_img/HEADER_Contact1.jpg?width=2000&name=HEADER_Contact1.jpg "HEADER_Contact1.jpg") # International Masonry Institute News ![HEADER_Contact1.jpg](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mosaicprint_img/HEADER_Contact1.jpg?width=2000&name=HEADER_Contact1.jpg "HEADER_Contact1.jpg") # International Masonry Institute News [August 02, 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [Leave a comment](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design#comments-listing) [Nov 03 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/durability-of-tile-assemblies) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Image%201.jfif)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/durability-of-tile-assemblies) ## [Durability of Tile Assemblies](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/durability-of-tile-assemblies) Ceramic tile is a durable material able to withstand heavy loads, high impact, and the wear that comes with decades of continual use. In recent years, competing materials like LVT have emerged,... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/durability-of-tile-assemblies) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By Scott Conwell](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/scott-conwell) [Sep 04 2012](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-working-to-make-masonry-meet-new-energy-codes) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/file-2553787107-jpg/Images/title-and-logos-energy-single-wytheblog-300x123.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-working-to-make-masonry-meet-new-energy-codes) ## [IMI Working to Make Masonry Meet New Energy Codes](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-working-to-make-masonry-meet-new-energy-codes) As IMI points out to designers, walls with high thermal mass such as masonry actually perform much better than simply adding insulation. IMI has partnered with MCAA and CCMPA to have Dr. Mark... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-working-to-make-masonry-meet-new-energy-codes) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Apr 08 2011](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-leed-ing-the-way-to-sustainable-retrofits) [![](http://www.imiweb.org/images/blog/20110408.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-leed-ing-the-way-to-sustainable-retrofits) ## [IMI LEED-ing the way to Sustainable RETROFITS](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-leed-ing-the-way-to-sustainable-retrofits) The next big area of Green movement for the construction industry is sustainable retrofits – a market estimated to grow to $15.1 billion by 2014 and a market perfectly matched for tile, stone, and... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-leed-ing-the-way-to-sustainable-retrofits) [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 21 2010](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-knowledge-about-the-building-envelope) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sb_home_777x481_chw-300x185.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-knowledge-about-the-building-envelope) ## [Building Knowledge About the Building Envelope](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-knowledge-about-the-building-envelope) As building planners look beyond individual parts to consider how the whole building envelope will perform, cooperation is more important than ever. That’s why IMI educates other industry players on... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-knowledge-about-the-building-envelope) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Aug 30 2010](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/air-barriers-open-doors) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ab-journeymen-training-300x225.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/air-barriers-open-doors) ## [Air Barriers Open Doors](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/air-barriers-open-doors) Building designers and owners are paying a lot of attention to air barriers, given their potential to save energy and money and increase building envelope performance. [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/air-barriers-open-doors) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design), [Conferences and Events](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/conferences-and-events) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Aug 20 2010](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/dry-up) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/summer_floods_2007-150x150.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/dry-up) ## [Dry Up!](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/dry-up) As today's weather headlines clearly show, too much water is not a good thing, especially in buildings. Keeping water out is a major concern for designers and builders. And when they need answers,... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/dry-up) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Aug 05 2010](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-green-seal-of-approval) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/education_provider-300x95.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-green-seal-of-approval) ## [The Green Seal of Approval](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-green-seal-of-approval) [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-green-seal-of-approval) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 23 2010](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/taking-control) ## [Taking Control](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/taking-control) \[gallery\] [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/taking-control) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design), [Conferences and Events](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/conferences-and-events) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 07 2010](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/i-like-to-learn-from-imi-chicago-designers-and-builders-learn-plenty-at-masonry-expo) ## ["I like to learn from IMI." Chicago designers and builders learn plenty at Masonry Expo](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/i-like-to-learn-from-imi-chicago-designers-and-builders-learn-plenty-at-masonry-expo) Design and building professionals cannot stop raving about the **2010 Chicagoland Masonry Expo** held last week at the [District Council Training Center](http://www.bac2school.org/)in Addison. 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