Regular, or annealed glass, if broken, breaks into sharp shards that can fall to the ground, get embedded in carpet, and spread around an area only to be found months later. To mitigate this risk in commercial applications, safety glass is required in certain areas that are vulnerable to impact, such as those in doors, adjacent to doors, in windows, … Read More
The Best Glass Partitions for Miami Offices
Miami is known as a popular vacation spot, with students on spring breaker and families alike flocking to the beaches and sights that Miami has to offer. For its year-round residents, Miami offers a diverse array of cultures and design styles that informs the office design and materials. Those that are lucky enough to live and work here year-round can … Read More
How to Handle Pocket Door Replacement
Pocket doors not only help to save space, but their sleek and modern look are an upgraded addition to any office. They are especially useful in small areas where space is at a premium since they allow furniture to be placed closer to the door opening and don’t need to swing open, risking hitting other walls or people that are … Read More
Small Office Building Floor Plans and Designs for the Changing Workspace
The age of water cooler gossip and gathering in office break rooms to discuss weekend plans is effectively over for the time being. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way that offices operate, the impact of which will be felt for the foreseeable future. As a result, small office building floor plans are evolving and adapting to new dynamics and … Read More
The Best Options for Office Privacy Glass
Today’s office environment benefits from being flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Privacy glass creates this flexibility in a number of different ways. Not only does the glass create acoustic privacy, but visual privacy can be accomplished by custom frosting on the glass and the integration of LCD privacy smart glass. As offices strive to return to some semblance of … Read More
Determining the Thickness of Glass Partition Walls
Glass partitions have wide ranging applications that include shower doors, storefronts, museum exhibits, and office partitions. The thickness of a glass partition wall is highly dependent on its application — what it is used for and where it is located. What Are Glass Partition Walls? Glass partition walls are non load-bearing walls used to create separated spaces in a larger … Read More
The Best Glass Partition Options for New York City Offices
As the COVID-19 pandemic grew in 2020, many people fled large cities for suburbs and even the more rural exurbs, leaving many to wonder about the fate of big cities like New York. As vaccines have become available, and nearly 75% of people aged 5 and up have received at least one dose, people are becoming more comfortable returning to … Read More
Different Glass Enclosure Options for Offices
Any given office is going to have many needs. Employees need to work in an environment conducive to productivity. Clients must feel welcome and comfortable, and spaces need to accommodate a range of activities from collaboration to individual work, to large meetings. In today’s world, offices also have to deal with safety due to COVID-19 concerns. It’s important to create … Read More
The Best Way to Order and Install a Black Frame Glass Wall
For a sleek, industrial look, a black frame glass wall creates an edgy and clean partition. Many modern industrial spaces are large and open, with high ceilings and exposed ductwork and other infrastructure elements. These open spaces lend themselves well to modern black frame partition systems to create designated spaces while adding to the overall aesthetic. We’ll walk you through … Read More
The Best Glass Wall Systems for Higher Education & Universities
Universities and facilities for higher education must meet a variety of needs every minute of every day. Using glass walls and partition systems for institutions of higher learning bring a host of benefits that help the space meet the needs of students and staff. From libraries and study areas to common areas and faculty and staff offices, glass walls for … Read More