PCTI’s new 250 m2 (2,700 sf) office space is comprised of two individual offices, a large, common workspace for numerous desks, and a considerable storage area. The most unique element of the space is its “sky” theme. With lots of window space, the open common space has blue walls...
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SlenderWall is a high-performance architectural precast concrete complete cladding system.
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To tap into the built environment’s full potential to improve wellbeing, one needs to better understand not only how noise negatively affects occupants’ physical and mental health, but the ways in which “the sonic aspect of buildings can be intentionally articulated to achieve a richer, more satisfying built environment:...
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) set forth standards that are used by specifiers, architects, and other key players in the construction world. These standards apply to a diverse array of hardware and are updated every five years as required by ANSI.
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For architects and designers specializing in institutional design, keeping children safe is an increasingly difficult task which can weigh heavy on one’s heart and mind. By balancing design and safety, along with incorporating better access controls, such as advanced rolling closures, architects can help prevent and defend against shooting...
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Many project teams are opting to specify delegated design mulled window systems that combine multiple windows into a single unit in a larger glazed opening. While these mulled systems have become increasingly popular, their mulling components can create potential performance issues, including air infiltration, water penetration, structural failure, and...
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A suspended (drop-in) luminous grid ceiling is a multi-functional architectural element that forms a major decorative surface. It keeps unsightly overhead mechanical services concealed but accessible, while hosting lighting and other fixtures and providing thermal/acoustic control.
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Most restaurants, schools, stores, and hospitals utilize concrete floors, polished concrete floors, or vinyl composite tile (VCT). Concrete floors are often placed due to the durability and ease of cleaning spills. However, concrete is rarely fully cleaned and teams up with harmful pathogens.
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In the front of house, which includes public-facing areas such as the dining room, bar, and reception area, visual aesthetics are of primary importance, including the ceiling ... In the back of house, comprising the kitchen and other food preparation areas and stations, hygiene and cleanability are key requirements.
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Any deficiency remaining or developing in the concrete can telegraph upward to the floor coating over time and cause it to fail. The flooring itself must be able to withstand any foreseeable impacts, spills, and heavy traffic. All these factors are important to consider for a space before selecting...
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