Product: Meld USA Luxe

Developed by Meld USA, Luxe is a cement-based surfacing material that can be cast into a variety of different products, including countertops, tiles, wall paneling, fixtures, and accessories. Manufactured in Raleigh, N.C., Luxe comprises up to 74% pre-consumer recycled materials. Twelve standard colors, including natural, cement, graphite, and southern mud, are available, but Luxe can also be customized into virtually any color. • meldusa.com

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Wanda Lau

Wanda Lau, LEED AP, is the former executive editor of ARCHITECT magazine. Along with 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction management, she holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Michigan State University, an S.M. in building technology from MIT, and an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Her work appears in several journals, books, and magazines, including Men's Health, ASID Icon, and University Business. Follow her on Twitter.

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