They might not look great on the proverbial coffee table, but this trio of new tomes makes a good-and timely-addition to design libraries. Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building (New Society Publishers, 2007) by Jerry Yudelson defines words, terms and concepts about sustainable design. Extreme Weather Hits Home: Protecting Your Buildings From Climate Change (New Society Publishers, 2007) by John Banta discusses everything from melting permafrost and flooding to drought and wildfires, and how they affect buildings. Color, Space, Style (Rockport Publishers, 2007) by Chris Grimley and Mimi Love is a guide to all the details interior designers need to know, but can never find. www.newsociety.com, www.rockpub.com, www.colorspacestyle.com.
Leucos has introduced the David Rockwell Collection, representing the first time an American has been commissioned to design for the Italian lighting company. The new collection includes Ombre, a series of pendants and ceiling or wall fixtures that employ sfumato glassblowing techniques; and Stacking, shown here, a floor lamp inspired by Japanese lacquered stacking cups. Available through Wild West Lighting, Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 368-9909; Illumination Systems, Denver, CO, (303) 295-2900; or www.leucosusa.com.
AlumaFloor, the aluminum flooring option, is now offering hand finishes, including random orbital, circular and circular left to right. Made with recycled content, the flooring comes in standard-size panels, with custom sizes available. It is precision machined, allowing for tight-fitting panels, installed without grout. www.aluminumfloors.com.
Father-and-son furniture makers Andy and Aaron Sanchez have created a new sofa table made from dead-standing alligator juniper wood. The Sanchezes, based in Algodones, New Mexico, used other regional materials for the table's inlaid design, including walnut wood, turquoise, Apache gold marble and silver. Other pieces, including beds, dining tables, vanities, rockers and sculpture, as well as custom work, are also available. www.andysanchez.com.
Responsive Flooring's Zeta Naos polymer flooring is a low-maintenance, cost-effective flooring option for commercial and residential applications. The flooring product resists most common chemicals, is flexible around corners and edges, and comes in a variety of colors. Custom dimensions are available. www.floorfolio.com.
Arizona Tile's new terracotta onyx slab is quarried in Hierapolis, Turkey and processed in Carrara, Italy, using centuries-old hand-working techniques to fill and repair small pits and fissures. Available in 3/4-inch thickness, the material is suitable for interior wall, fireplace, tub-surround and vanity use. Onyx is a softer stone, so consistent maintenance is recommended after installation. (480) 763-2808 or www.arizonatile.com.
They might not look great on the proverbial coffee table, but this trio of new tomes makes a good-and timely-addition to design libraries. Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building (New Society Publishers, 2007) by Jerry Yudelson defines words, terms and concepts about sustainable design. Extreme Weather Hits Home: Protecting Your Buildings From Climate Change (New Society Publishers, 2007) by John Banta discusses everything from melting permafrost and flooding to drought and wildfires, and how they affect buildings. Color, Space, Style (Rockport Publishers, 2007) by Chris Grimley and Mimi Love is a guide to all the details interior designers need to know, but can never find. 
Father-and-son furniture makers Andy and Aaron Sanchez have created a new sofa table made from dead-standing alligator juniper wood. The Sanchezes, based in Algodones, New Mexico, used other regional materials for the table's inlaid design, including walnut wood, turquoise, Apache gold marble and silver. Other pieces, including beds, dining tables, vanities, rockers and sculpture, as well as custom work, are also available. 
Arizona Tile's new terracotta onyx slab is quarried in Hierapolis, Turkey and processed in Carrara, Italy, using centuries-old hand-working techniques to fill and repair small pits and fissures. Available in 3/4-inch thickness, the material is suitable for interior wall, fireplace, tub-surround and vanity use. Onyx is a softer stone, so consistent maintenance is recommended after installation. (480) 763-2808 or 