More and more school architecture projects are transforming entire buildings into inspiring comprehensive learning environments. Enlightened designs feature open classroom plans with a wide variety of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces to support teachers’ efforts and stimulate exploration, discovery and sharing of information. The school building and its surroundings become an integral part of the educational process.
The 21st Century Office Infographic
The word “office” has a naturally negative connotation due to what goes on inside of one. Work is something that someone is obligated to partake in, not something that they choose to do. But as the global economy continues to recover from The Great Recession, a pattern has begun to emerge: companies are—more and more—catering to their employees’ wants and … Read More
Green Architecture 101: Building a Sustainable Future
Green building, sometimes referred to as sustainable design, is a practice that focuses on improving the efficient use of energy, water and materials during a building’s life. This practice also focuses on reducing the negative impact on human health and the environment. The traditional construction of homes and business adds up to nearly 40 percent of the United States’ overall … Read More
A Gateway To A Translucent Space
The typical point of entry into an interior environment tends to be simple, boring, and often mediocre. The primary purpose is to allow access, paying no attention to any crucial design attributes Avanti Eclipse sliding glass doors are a collection of quality Sliding Glass Door Systems that provide a contemporary solution to applying design and seamless flexibility. The Eclipse Sliding … Read More
Using Glass Creatively In Office Interiors
As the use of glass in offices and workspaces grows in popularity the world over, its many uses are being discovered and put to use in the most modern buildings and retail locations everywhere from Beijing to London, Barcelona to Zurich, and of course Los Angeles to New York City. From colored glass to sliding glass, textured glass to ceiling … Read More
Does Office Design Have An Effect On Productivity? Yes and it’s HUGE.
How your company’s office is arranged, how much space you provide each worker, whether you utilize cubicles or wide open lounges, the lighting, and whether or not there is any sign of Mother Nature within the workspace all effect productivity. In the last century, it was commonplace — indeed anything less would have been improper — to utilize anything that … Read More
2016 Office Design Trends Transparency, Greenery & Healthier Company Culture
In 2016, there are many progressive, fresh themes driving workspace design and layout. With many small businesses and large enterprises going increasingly greener, many are making the most of the space they have to lower the cost of overhead. But there’s more to the design trends in the office than smart use of space and being eco-friendly. Most businesses want … Read More
Offices Of The Future: Glass Creates Better Outlook for Workers, Ecology, & Business Owners
Once upon a time, glass was used in office buildings only as a way to showcase products like cars, artwork, jewelry, or other large or big-ticket items. In the past two centuries, glass has gone from being the how department stores displayed their wares and sundries to being the way contemporary European, Chinese, Mexican, American, UAE, and Australian companies are … Read More
4 Ways To Make Your Workspace More Sustainable
Sustainability is not only now viewed by most consumers a corporate responsibility — it’s crucial to lowering your overhead, reducing your carbon footprint, and helping to preserve the planet for future generations. What’s more, companies that engage in greening up are able to use their environmental accountability as part of their messaging. Millennial’s, Gen Xers, and others who are concerned … Read More