Tag: Interiors
Green Buildings Improve Cognitive Function
Improved indoor environmental quality doubled participants' scores on cognitive function tests, according to a new study by researchers at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Center for Health and the Global Environment, SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University.
Microsoft Sets Guinness World Record For Quietest Place On Earth
Microsoft now holds the Guinness World Record for Quietest Place on Earth, thanks to help from Eckel Noise Control Technologies.
Motorized Shades Reflect Well On LEED Gold HQ
Intelligent motor controls and best-in-class RB 500 motorized roller shades helped shape the look of the Hub Group’s new headquarters, located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, IL.
Designing Lobbies For Good Security
A facility's lobby is one of the most critical areas to design properly from a security standpoint.
The Carpet and Rug Institute Unveils Changes to Carpet Installation Standards
Industry-led updates to The Carpet and Rug Institute’s 104/105 Carpet Installation Standards focus on proper planning and preparation.
FRIDAY FUNNY: The Top 10 Worst Smells
Next time you spray on that new fragrance beware—you may be turning off the very people you want to impress. A new study reveals the top 10 odors that can have a powerful and negative impact on our olfactory senses.
Bonus Friday Funny: The Saddest Offices in the World Contest Winners (or Losers)
This week's bonus FF post comes courtesy of Wired magazine, which runs an annual Saddest-Cubicle contest. And since Wired caters to the IT audience,...
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Disaster Response by CORT and Blu SKY
The companies have partnered to provide rental furnishings immediately following a disaster.
Johnsonite Launches TFM Resilient Flooring Channel
Johnsonite has unveiled its new Resilient Flooring Channel on the Today’s Facility Manager website.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: "Greener" WypAlls from Kimberly-Clark
These cleaning wipers now feature more recycled content and less packaging.
Need An Office Makeover?
OFM, a furniture manufacturer based in North Carolina, is running a contest for a single office refurnishing.
Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, Pre-1979
The EPA has released recommended steps to take for schools with older lighting fixtures in order to reduce potential exposures to harmful levels of PCBs. The guidance — part of EPA’s efforts to address potential PCB exposures in schools — is based on evidence that the older ballasts contain PCBs that can leak when the ballasts fail,
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: FireDefender By Georgia-Pacific
Facility managers can specify doors with these Temperature Rise Door Core components to enhance the fire safety standard of their facilities.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Creative Restrooms Revisited
So the next time you're considering a restroom facelift, why not get creative like these folks did?
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Empower Occupants For Fire Safety
This article on fire safety measures comes from the director of training and technical support for ServiceMaster Clean.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Abby From Grand Rapids Chair Company
With its seamless steel frame, this banquet stacking chair is designed for high traffic use.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: CO Legislation Guidance
System Sensor has developed an online tool to help building professionals stay current on codes and legislation related to carbon monoxide detectors.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Pura Finish On Kimball Office Products
Nearly all the company's wood furniture product lines now feature its water based finish, which contributes to healthy IAQ.
Stonhard Donates To TX Children's Foundation
The manufacturer and installer of flooring systems presented a $20,000 check to the Foundation in September.
Equipping Artistic Expression
Aggreko, a global company specializing in rental power, cooling, heating, and oil-free compressed air, recently played an integral part in what could have been an explosive piece of artwork.