Material IQ

In this episode of Material IQ , host Ken Busch sits down with Chris Tutuska of Funder (Genesis Products) and Meghan Bell of Garnica to explore a breakthrough in decorative panel technology: thermally fused laminate (TFL) pressed on a sustainably engineered poplar plywood core. The conversation dives into how Garnica’s meticulously cultivated, plantation-grown plywood—virtually void-free and carbo...

Featuring special guests Peter Garlington, Interprint, Inc., and Darius Helm, Floor Focus Magazine In this episode of the  Material IQ Podcast , host  Kenn Busch talks with Floor Focus editor Darius Helm and Peter Garlington, Design Director at Interprint Inc. , for a deep dive into the art and science of flooring design in North America. Peter reveals the meticulous process behind creat...

This episode of the  Material IQ Podcast , host  Kenn Busch  dives into “ The Squeeze ” — that critical stage in every project when interior budgets get tight and material choices are under pressure. Joined by  Jessica Calabrese  of Parksite Atlantic Plywood and  Greg O’Connell  of SSI North America, the discussion explores how 2D and 3D laminates (2DL and 3DL) can help designers and specifiers ba...

This episode talks about the role of sustainable materials for high-demand, high-traffic areas like airports, lounges, and retail areas with designer Jordana Dall’Igna . Every episode of the Material IQ podcast explores in detail the materiality of the built environment: innovation, inspiration, and case studies from leading architects, designers, suppliers, and manufacturers with an emphasi...