Following Mbrico’s first appearance at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, the Mbrico Tile Deck system has been featured by Green Building & Design magazine as one of the product highlights from the 2026 event.

Held in San Diego, AIA 2026 brought together thousands of architects, specifiers, design professionals, and building product manufacturers for four days of education, networking, and product discovery. In its event recap, gb&d highlighted Mbrico alongside a select group of building systems and architectural products that stood out during the conference.

Engineered Porcelain Systems for Exterior Spaces

The feature recognizes how Mbrico is expanding the possibilities for rooftop decks, balconies, elevated decks, and outdoor amenity spaces.

Unlike traditional tile installations, loose-laid pavers, and conventional decking materials, Mbrico provides an engineered, mechanically fastened reinforced porcelain system designed to deliver durability, stability, and a high-end architectural finish.

The patented system supports long-term exterior performance while providing architects and designers with more than 100 porcelain colors, textures, and finishes. Mbrico continues to expand this collection throughout the year, offering greater flexibility across commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and residential applications.

The article also highlights Mbrico’s recently achieved WUI Class A Fire Rating. This rating strengthens Mbrico’s position as an exterior surface solution for projects in wildfire-prone regions and locations with elevated fire-performance requirements.

Growing Recognition Within the Architectural Community

Being selected for gb&d’s AIA 2026 highlights reflects Mbrico’s continued growth within the architecture and design community.

As architects seek exterior systems that combine clean detailing with structural performance, durability, fire resistance, and lifetime value, Mbrico offers a complete approach to porcelain decking rather than porcelain tile alone.

Read the full AIA Conference on Architecture 2026 product highlights from Green Building & Design.

To learn more about specifying Mbrico for an upcoming rooftop, balcony, elevated deck, or outdoor amenity project, explore our architectural resources or contact Mbrico to request product samples, technical documentation, and project-specific support.

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