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AECinfo BuildingBlog #189 ♦ April 1, 2022 

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6 Modern Glass Office Design Ideas for 2022

Incorporating modern glass office partitions into the office design is one way to mitigate the dangers of COVID while still encouraging employee interaction and bringing people back together to feel like they are a part of a community. Glass partitions provide many benefits that keep people connected, while still keeping them safe.

6 Modern Glass Office Design Ideas for 2022

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Brighten Your Space with Themed Bike Racks

Brighten Your Space with Themed Bike Racks  

Who said bike racks had to be boring? When it comes to finishing up your outdoor space, often times that includes a few additional bike racks to cater to your visitors. While often times, the classic U Racks, Winder, or Gridrac bike racks do the trick, why not add a little fun to your project?

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What is the Best Resinous Coating for Garage Floors - Epoxy, Polyurethane, or Polyaspartic?

Epoxy resins have been used to coat garage floors for over a decade. In contrast, polyurethane (polyurea) and polyaspartic resins are relatively new. All three resinous coatings are highly durable, and each has advantages and disadvantages. Epoxy resins are used extensively in heavy-duty industries and are easier to install due to their slower setting time. Polyurea and Polyaspartic coatings provide a faster return-to-service than Epoxy. Polyaspartic coatings provide resistance against fading due to the sun’s UV rays. So, how do you decide which type of coating to use for your garage floor project? There are several considerations.

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Outdoor Site Furnishings Gone Indoor Gathering Spaces

Outdoor Site Furnishings Gone Indoor Gathering Spaces  

Thomas Steele tables and benches are not always exclusive to outdoor settings. Why not spruce up your indoor gathering space with some fun tables, benches or both! Many of our site furnishings come as universal as they can. Indoors, outdoors, you name it! While coming across a bench outdoors is common, we are here to tell you that these benches are equipped for inside too. Not all spaces are created equally, while we of course understand that sometimes you just need some nice seating inside or outside.

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The Pros and Cons of Matte Black Hardware, Shower Pans and Trim in a Bathroom Remodel

Read the full original article here > You’re not one to jump on the ‘latest fad,’ but the use of matte black in new and remodeled bathrooms (and homes in general) has caught your eye. You’ve seen the matte black w...

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STC or OITC? How to select the proper sound rating for automatic smoke vents

STC or OITC? How to select the proper sound rating for automatic smoke vents  

Diving into the world of acoustical ratings is like opening a can of alphabet soup. You’re unsure which letters will float to the top, what their significance is and how to unscramble and define the mishmash of letters staring at you. While there is a jumble of letters, the critical ratings for determining the acoustical quality of building products fall into two groups: Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC). Depending upon the structure being built and the application of the products, the difference in the ratings is essential for architects, designers and construction teams to understand.

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Fresh Planter Designs with a Pop of Color

Pantone® has announced the color of the year for 2022 as Very Peri - Pantone 17-3938. The color Very Peri symbolizes confidence and encourages creativity as we move forward in today's world full of unprecedented changes. As you plan for spring and summer landscape designs, consider choosing colors that complement Very Peri, such as hues of greens and yellows or monochromatic colors. Very Peri also works well with earthy tones such as concrete, charcoal, light gray, black, and terracotta.

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Smoke Barrier and Partition Requirements: Everything You Need to Know

It’s well known that commercial buildings must meet specific code requirements when installing fire and smoke mitigation systems. Most projects will include the use of either smoke barriers or smoke partitions — but what’s the difference? A smoke barrier is intended to stop the spread of fire and smoke from one area to another and the materials used to construct it will have a designated fire rating of their own. Smoke partitions are not necessarily fire-resistant and are primarily used to stop the spread of smoke only. Below is a more detailed explanation of the function of both as well as examples of systems currently in use.

Smoke Barrier and Partition Requirements: Everything You Need to Know

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