Fu-Tung Cheng is the founder of Cheng Design, a Berkeley, California design company that began with residential renovations and soon built a reputation for its innovative use of sculptural concrete. To meet the high demand for artisan concrete, Cheng established Cheng Concrete: a network for craftsmen that have learned Cheng's award-winning techniques through coursework. Cheng Concrete is also a concrete supply company; ensuring craftsmen have access to the same unique materials Cheng uses in his own designs.

A metamorphic rock that consists of talc, steatite, magnesite, quartz, and other magnesium rich minerals, soapstone can vary in degrees of hardness and texture. Unlike marble or granite, soapstone is non-porous and never needs sealing. Soapstone comes in two base colors: green gray and blue gray. With the optional application of mineral oil, the stone becomes a deeper shade of charcoal or black. Soapstone International recommends personally selecting your stone because of the variations found in a natural quarry stone.

Inspired by the fusion of eco-conscious materials with modern design, Meld is a North Carolina manufacturer of eco-sensitive concrete materials. Their ecoX product is a eco-composite concrete material made of 70% post-industrial recycled materials that is as good looking as it is good for the environment. While their Xposed product is a brilliant concoction of cement, natural minerals and post-industrial recycled materials that account for 25% of the total material. Both redefine the simplicity and natural beauty found in sustainable materials.

Pyrolave is a glazed volvic lava stone that is extracted from the Nugere crater at the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes in France. An interesting process: volvic lava stone blocks are extracted from the quarry, cut into slabs, refined and then glazed. As these stone slabs cool during the the glazing process, they develop a unique crazing finish that is virtually indestructible and the signature aesthetic of Pyrolave. Appropriate for interior and exterior applications, Pyrolave is available in 32 fabulous vibrant colors and 2 classic textures.

EnviroGLAS, the company that first introduced us to recycled glass terrazzo, has developed yet another extraordinary product called EnviroMODE. This new terrazzo surface utilizes crushed porcelain from recycled tubs, sinks and toilets in place of traditional marble chips. Not only are EnviroMODE surfaces incredibly durable and easy to maintain but they are also elegantly sustainable. With hundreds of resin colors available, the white porcelain looks spectacular against earth-toned neutral or vivid bold colored resins.