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Green initiatives and good acoustic design frequently find themselves at odds, but that doesn’t have to be the case. With a little creativity and consideration, you can integrate these two…

The concept of the “greenest building” conjures up thoughts of new, sustainably designed buildings with huge alternative energy installations, cutting-edge mechanical and lighting systems, and expansive on-site recycling programs. But…

Thanks to lower costs and technological advancements, solid state lighting (SSL) is gaining acceptance indoors and out. But for all the hype surrounding new and exciting uses for LEDs, few…

When confronted with no longer needed furniture, the common, careless response is often “Off to the landfill!” There are several environmentally friendly methods to rid yourself of old furnishings as…

If the furnishings in your facility are dulled, scratched, torn, or outdated, don’t necessarily assume you’re destined for a showroom full of new ones. With patience and elbow grease, you…

As extreme weather continues to pummel the southeastern coastline, damaged buisnesses and buildings abound – as well as canceled events. Schools, universities and other major buildings used as event venues…

Are your building’s washrooms losing their luster? Maybe you spotted mold around the base of the faucet, or foot traffic has worn down the tiles. The washroom’s appearance can negatively…

Walking through HafenCity, it’s difficult to imagine the grungy shipbuilding yards and warehouses that once dominated the area. Source link

Every building carries insurance, but no building manager wants to use it. In an ideal world, you’d pay regular premiums to cover your facility in case of property damage, injury,…

The Facebook Forest City campus development is comprised of two 370,000-sq.-ft. buildings. Both buildings are divided into four separate data suites. Having achieved LEED Gold certification, a key sustainable feature…