Each year in honor of Earth Day, BLANCO makes a conscious effort to bring awareness to environmentally friendly techniques and initiatives. This year we took inspiration from one of our products, the BLANCO SOLON™ Compost System, and headed out to Temple University’s Research Garden to learn all about composting and how it makes a difference within a garden! […]
How nature influences architecture
This story featuring BLANCO was also featured on the Architect’s Newspaper. Nature is often an influencer in the world of architecture. Known as biomimicry, humankind has studied nature for inspiration in solving all kinds of problems, not just architectural or building. Leonardo da Vinci studied birds in his quest to create a flying machine that […]
It's Here! Happy Earth Day!
The winner of the Earth Day Giveaway is Tisha. Congratulations! We’ve celebrated this month leading up to Earth Day with over 30 wonderful, earth-friendly tips from kitchen design professionals (especially from our own BLANCO Design Council members). For us, this was an exercise to demonstrate that every day is a day to celebrate the planet […]
BLANCO’s new water-saving HYDRA™ faucet is designed to conserve 30% more water vs. conventional faucets
BLANCO introduces the new water-saving HYDRA – which conserves 30% more water than conventional faucets. HYDRA offers an optimal mix of high performance and water-savings, delivering a constant flow rate at 1.5 GPM. Elegant, yet inviting, this exclusive European design features a high-arc spout, decorative loop handle and flexible pull-out spray. HYDRA is also AB1953 […]
BLANCO’s SOLON™ Compost System receives an Innovative Green Design Award (IGDA)
BLANCO receives a prestigious IDGA for its SOLON Compost System. The award is presented by New York House magazine at GreenBuildingsNY (held in June at the Jacob Javits Convention Center) and honors the greenest materials and most sustainable innovations in every category, from soft goods to lighting, appliances and building materials. According to Nancy Meyer, […]
BLANCO’s award-winning SOLON™ Compost System greens and beautifies kitchens indoors and out
Made from the highest grade recycled stainless steel, SOLON effortlessly collects organic waste below the counter and its stunning design allows homeowners to beautifully incorporate green living into their kitchen. Winner of the prestigious international iF award for product design, SOLON installs conveniently next to sinks and its minimalist, elegant style makes it suited to […]