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Interiors
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Diffuser selection can directly impact air distribution, acoustic comfort, and more, affecting the occupant experience.
HVAC
Rethinking Diffuser Specification in Commercial Buildings
The diffusers you select for commercial spaces directly impact human comfort, so it’s important to specify them early instead of just picking the cheapest option late in the specificati...
Aug. 21, 2026
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The new Inland Northwest Office of Swinerton Builders in Spokane, Washington, was one of the first projects to implement PCM ceiling technology and tax advantages as part of a smarter and more energy-efficient and sustainable building solution.
Interiors
Beyond Efficiency: Energy Savings Are Just the Start with PCM Ceilings
July 31, 2026
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The sounds of collaboration, keyboard clatter, and other office noise can actually be a good thing—they make an office feel vibrant.
Interiors
How Should an Office Sound?
May 29, 2026
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Interiors
Future-Proofing Hospitality Bathrooms: What to Consider in Materials, Drainage, and Safety
Jan. 26, 2026
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Interiors
Are Office Buildings for the Job or the Person?
Dec. 10, 2025
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Does your office support modern ways of working?
Industry News
Office Overhaul: 5 Ways Office Spaces Will Change by 2027
Dec. 9, 2025
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Top-lighting technologies such as architectural skylights can deliver abundant, natural daylight, even to windowless spaces.
Lighting
Optimizing Daylighting Performance: Considerations to Maximize Daylighting for Health, Efficiency and Sustainability
Nov. 19, 2025
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Interiors
Powering the Modern Classroom: How Floor-Based Raceway Systems Support Dynamic Learning
Nov. 3, 2025
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Blue and gray acoustic tiles on the walls at KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory High School add color and warmth to the hard finishes used in the design and help reduce noise.
Architecture
The Hidden Power of Sound in Education: Designing Classrooms That Help Students Succeed
Oct. 10, 2025
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