Purposeful Paints

Specialized paints – such as whiteboard, chalkboard, and magnetic – can add new functionality to existing walls, doors, desks, and more. These paints allow you to turn any flat surface into a space worthy of note-taking and display, and they may be the right choice in your facility to encourage collaboration and creativity without the need for additional meeting space.

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Larger than Life

A video wall that's big or small, short or tall, curved or flat – and just plain interesting to look at – can create a larger-than-life centerpiece to draw the eye and intrigue the mind. That's impressive technology, and it can be utilized to enrich experiences for your employees and clients.

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Top Ten Green Projects 2011
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the Top Ten Green Projects of 2011, examples of sustainable architecture and green design excellence.Click here for complete article…

Solar Power Catches a Virus Researchers at MIT have found a significant way to improve solar-cell efficiency, utilizing the aid of tiny genetically modified viruses to perform assembly work at the microscopic level. Click here for complete article…

Spring Cleaning Your Office
Office productivity is often a topic of concern for facility managers and professionals, and these broad stroke bullet points can help guide initiatives and operations leading into the spring season.
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Pick the Perfect Paint
When you're looking to paint a space, color and cost may be your only concerns. But should they be?Click here for complete article …

Breathe Easy with Green Paint
Knowing the facts about green paint will help you make smart, environmentally friendly decisions for your interiors.
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17 Common Lighting Mistakes When a lighting retrofit is done right, you'll see dramatic savings, quick payback, enhanced lighting quality, visual comfort, reduced maintenance, etc. – as long as you don't make these 17 mistakes. Click here for complete article …