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solid ground: longevity and low maintenance strengthen the case for quartz

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Trasluce gives architects the option of four glow ing colors—literally. Okite’s translucent line transmits light while maintaining the stain-, burn-, and scratch-resistance inherent in quartz surfaces. The Italian company isn’t revealing the secret to its durable, see-through surface, but it backs its claim with a 10-year warranty. Okite, 713.849.3800; www.okite.com.

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Shelley D. Hutchins

Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED AP, writes about residential construction and design, sustainable building and living, and travel and health-care issues.

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