Interiors

Interior design solutions for the Facility Manager and facility professional responsible for managing efficient commercial buildings and facilities.



Crate Ideas! | Attractive Applications For Repurposed Egg Crates

Federico Otero has created a clever, attractive application for repurposed egg crates.

Researchers Find Clue to Dust/Asthma Connection

According to a study in the New York Times, it now appears that scientists from the Boston University School of Medicine have finally discovered one of the key culprits: the remains of dead cockroaches.

BONUS WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Your Own, Personal (LEGO) Jesus

For the past 18 months, 40 volunteers have been working on a nearly six-foot statue of Jesus made entirely out of 30,000 donated LEGOs.

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Valuta By Magnuson Group

This line of waste receptacles is distinguished by its architectural, rectilinear appearance.

State Of Maine To Increase Carpet Recycling Efforts

The state has entered an agreement with the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) to divert its used carpet from landfills and promote the use of products containing post-consumer content.

Professional Development: Ergonomics Provide A Boost In Tough Times

Guest Contributor Derek Timm explains how stressful conditions can be improved by comfortable configurations.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Cave Foreclosure Averted

A family in Festus, MO facing foreclosure on its cave home recently found a way to keep it. In February, Curt and Deborah Sleeper had plans to auction their 17,000-square-foot home (built inside a former limestone and sandstone cave) on eBay with an opening bid of $300,000. But, early this month, the founder/owner of Logical Source, Inc., a New Jersey-based document management company, made the couple an offer that will allow them to stay in their cave.

New Product Flash: Shield™ From InPro Corp.

The infection fighting fabric has been improved to provide an enhanced look and softer feel.

New Product Flash: Heronrib From Plastex Matting

These double duty, rolled PVC mats are designed to address safety and hygienic concerns.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Ever Had To Flush 20 Golf Balls?

You never know when someone may try to flush 3 1/2 pounds of dog food down your commode.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Color My World

If your facility is in need of some furnishings guaranteed to make an impression, these color changing designs from Phillippe Boulet may be just the thing.

New Product Flash: Air-Dryr From Davis Instruments

These compact units can dehumidify up to 1,000 cubic feet.

From Where I Sit: What’s Up With Workplace Acoustics?

Springer investigates how many noise problems can be resolved by an easy "ABC" approach.

LEED-CI Silver For Kimball Office Headquarters

The furniture company recently completed its 41,160 square foot corporate headquarters in Jasper, IN. The space, designed by Gensler, brings the Kimball Office team...

Green Seal Responds to CRI’s Withdrawal of Support for GS-37

Earlier this year (1/8/09), FacilityBlog posted an article announcing the withdrawal of support from the Carpet and Rug Institute for Green Seal's GS-37 (as a Green Certification for its Seal of Approval Carpet Cleaning Solutions). The following response comes from Green Seal.

Green Seal Responds to CRI's Withdrawal of Support for GS-37

Earlier this year (1/8/09), FacilityBlog posted an article announcing the withdrawal of support from the Carpet and Rug Institute for Green Seal's GS-37 (as a Green Certification for its Seal of Approval Carpet Cleaning Solutions). The following response comes from Green Seal.

New Product Flash: Airlift® Fragrances From Spartan Chemical

The company has introduced three new fragrances to its Airlift® product line.

FRIDAY FUNNY: Paging Dr. Hello Kitty!

Visitors view newborns in the Hello Kitty-designed maternity ward, at the Hau Sheng hospital. (AP Photo Credit/Wally Santana) Back in 2006, Hau Sheng Hospital in...

Wright Line Products GREENGUARD Certified

Wright Line, a manufacturer of enclosures and airflow management systems for data centers, as well as command and control consoles and other furniture for...

KONE Joins Alliance For Sustainable Built Environments

Membership in group helps recognize vertical transportation systems company commitment to sustainability.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.