--- title: Vetrazzo blog | LEED description: LEED | Design inspirations with Vetrazzo the original handcrafted American recycled glass material. --- Polycor Companies - [Polycor](http://www.polycor.com/) - [Rock of Ages](http://www.rockofages.com/) - [Swenson Granite](http://www.swensongranite.com/) - [Hardscapes & Masonry](https://hardscapes.polycor.com/) - [Shop](https://boutique.polycor.com/) # [![Vetrazzo](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vetrazzo-en2X.png?width=177&height=31&name=vetrazzo-en2X.png)](https://www.vetrazzo.com/?lang=en) - [Professionals](https://www.vetrazzo.com/professionals/?lang=en) - [Architects / Designers](https://www.vetrazzo.com/professionals/architects-designers/?lang=en) - [Dealers / Fabricators](https://www.vetrazzo.com/professionals/dealers-fabricators/?lang=en) - [Consumers](https://www.vetrazzo.com/consumers/?lang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.vetrazzo.com/contact-us/?lang=en) - [fr](https://www.vetrazzo.com) - [ko](https://www.vetrazzo.com/?lang=ko) ![Search](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ico-search-big.png?width=14&height=14&name=ico-search-big.png) - [Products](https://www.vetrazzo.com/products/?lang=en) - [Portfolio](https://www.vetrazzo.com/portfolio/?lang=en) - [Know-How](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/?lang=en) - [About](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/about/?lang=en) - [Handcrafted with Care](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/handcrafted-with-care/?lang=en) - [Sustainable Development/LEED](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/sustainable-development-leed/?lang=en) - [General Questions](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/general-questions/?lang=en) - [Find a distributor](https://www.vetrazzo.com/find-a-distributor/?lang=en) - [Blog](https://blog.vetrazzo.com) - [Order a sample](https://boutique.polycor.com/product-category/samples/?pa_brand=vetrazzo) [![Vetrazzo](https://www.vetrazzo.com/content/themes/theme_vetrazzo/images/vetrazzo-en2X.png)](https://www.vetrazzo.com/?lang=en) - [fr](https://www.vetrazzo.com) - [ko](https://www.vetrazzo.com/?lang=ko) ![Search](https://go.polycor.com/hubfs/migrated/Vetrazzo/ico-search-big.png) Ouvrir navigation - [Products](https://www.vetrazzo.com/products/?lang=en) - [Portfolio](https://www.vetrazzo.com/portfolio/?lang=en) - Know-How - [About](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/about/?lang=en) - [Handcrafted with Care](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/handcrafted-with-care/?lang=en) - [Sustainable Development/LEED](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/sustainable-development-leed/?lang=en) - [General Questions](https://www.vetrazzo.com/know-how/general-questions/?lang=en) - [Blog](https://www.vetrazzo.com/blog/?lang=en) - [Find a distributor](https://www.vetrazzo.com/find-a-distributor/?lang=en) - Professionals - [Architects / Designers](https://www.vetrazzo.com/professionals/architects-designers/?lang=en) - [Dealers / Fabricators](https://www.vetrazzo.com/professionals/dealers-fabricators/?lang=en) - [Consumers](https://www.vetrazzo.com/consumers/?lang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.vetrazzo.com/contact-us/?lang=en) - [Order a sample](https://boutique.polycor.com/product-category/samples/?pa_brand=vetrazzo) Polycor Companies - [Polycor](http://www.polycor.com/) - [Rock of Ages](http://www.rockofages.com/) - [Indiana Limestone](https://www.indianalimestonecompany.com/) - [Swenson Granite](http://www.swensongranite.com/) - [Hardscapes & Masonry](https://hardscapes.polycor.com/) - [Shop](https://boutique.polycor.com/) # [Blog](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/) ## [2016 Year in Review: 10 Favorite Recycled Glass Kitchens, Baths and Bars](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/2016-year-in-review-10-favorite-recycled-glass-kitchens-baths-and-bars) Posted by [Steven Schrenk](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/author/steven-schrenk) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) It's here! Our favorite time of year when we can look back on a year's worth of stunning kitchen and bath designs featuring recycled glass surfaces. From the beach to the city, talented designers are using crushed glass counters and mosaic tiles to create interiors with historic charm, coastal vibes and modern moods. (An amazing amount of style variety in this year's designs.) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/2016-year-in-review-10-favorite-recycled-glass-kitchens-baths-and-bars#comments-listing) Keywords: [Coastal Inspired](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/coastal-inspired), [Floating Blue](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/floating-blue), [LEED](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/leed), [Martini Flint](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/martini-flint), [Kitchen Design](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/kitchen-design), [Chivalry Blue](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/chivalry-blue), [Bathroom Design](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/bathroom-design) [Read More \>](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/2016-year-in-review-10-favorite-recycled-glass-kitchens-baths-and-bars) [![](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Laura-U-Design-Vetrazzo%5B1%5D.jpg)](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/2016-year-in-review-10-favorite-recycled-glass-kitchens-baths-and-bars) ## [When Branding Drives Design, Color Leads the Way, and Sustainability Follows](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/corporate-sustainable-branding) Posted by [Steven Schrenk](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/author/steven-schrenk) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Nowhere is color more important to design than in corporate branding. It energizes workers, inspires customers and reinforces brand identity. From coffee shops to financial offices, the color of surfaces underpins the look of a brand, and in some cases communicates the company’s commitment to sustainability. When [Quicken Loans](http://www.quickenloans.com/) opened a new office in Washington, D.C., designers went beyond red decor accents to represent the company. The nation’s largest home lender is probably best known as an industry innovator that approaches mortgages from the perspective of a modern consumer looking not just for a loan, but a new kind of loan experience. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/corporate-sustainable-branding#comments-listing) Keywords: [Charisma Blue](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/charisma-blue), [Ruby Red](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/ruby-red), [LEED](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/leed), [Alehouse Amber](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/alehouse-amber), [Patina](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/patina) [Read More \>](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/corporate-sustainable-branding) [![](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Quicken-loans-vetrazzo-ruby-red-recycled-glass.jpg)](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/corporate-sustainable-branding) ## [And We Have A Winner... Arkin Tilt Named 2016 Vetrazzo Design Star](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/and-we-have-a-winner...-arkin-tilt-named-2016-vetrazzo-design-star) Posted by [Steven Schrenk](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/author/steven-schrenk) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) It was a tough job, sifting through beautiful residential and commercial projects featuring Vetrazzo: curved islands, sparkling bathroom vanities, corporate kitchens and even a veteranarian hospital. But we perservered to bring you a Vetrazzo project that is as sustainable as it is beatiful. (You're going to want to move right in just for the roof deck alone.) Thank you to all our entrants and congratulations to our winner, Arkin Tilt Architects!   0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/and-we-have-a-winner...-arkin-tilt-named-2016-vetrazzo-design-star#comments-listing) Keywords: [LEED](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/leed), [Sustainable Design](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/sustainable-design) [Read More \>](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/and-we-have-a-winner...-arkin-tilt-named-2016-vetrazzo-design-star) [![](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2015_ATA_Sweetwater_365_FN-1.jpg)](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/and-we-have-a-winner...-arkin-tilt-named-2016-vetrazzo-design-star) ## [Alehouse Amber](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/alehouse-amber) Posted by [Steven Schrenk](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/author/steven-schrenk) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/alehouse-amber#comments-listing) Keywords: [LEED](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/leed), [Alehouse Amber](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/alehouse-amber) [Read More \>](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/alehouse-amber) [![](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/file-1520223114-1.jpg)](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/alehouse-amber) ## [Happy Holidays](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/happy-holidays) Posted by [Steven Schrenk](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/author/steven-schrenk) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOUR FAMILY ....  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/happy-holidays#comments-listing) Keywords: [LEED](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/leed) [Read More \>](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/happy-holidays) [![](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-300x300.jpeg)](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/happy-holidays) ## [Life Is Good With Vetrazzo!](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/life-is-good-with-vetrazzo) Posted by [Steven Schrenk](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/author/steven-schrenk) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/life-is-good-with-vetrazzo#comments-listing) Keywords: [Palladian Gray](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/palladian-gray), [LEED](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/leed), [Polycor](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/topic/polycor) [Read More \>](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/life-is-good-with-vetrazzo) [![](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG-20121207-00380-300x225.jpeg)](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/life-is-good-with-vetrazzo) [All posts](https://blog.vetrazzo.com/all) ### Mindfully Made **Recycled Glass Countertops** Vetrazzo recycled glass surfaces were hatched in Berkeley, CA in 1996. 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