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The major themes I saw playing out were about community, casual comfort and wellness (including both privacy and acoustics).

Color Trends from Scandinavian Spaces

Christoph Trappe joined Scandinavian Spaces Partners Thomas and Robert Jönsson in their booth at NeoCon 2019 to discuss how the company strategically uses color to inspire workplace creativity. Check out the VR 360 degree video of their exhibit on the showroom floor.

Open Plan Overhaul: Bending Rail Desk

A growing company is supposed to be a positive venture. Until you run out of space in your facility. Then the squishy together in an open floor setting begins. Christoph Trappe speaks with Cia Mooney from Watson at NeoCon 2019 about their solutions to this increasingly popular problem, such as the bending rail desk system.

Paint Colors for 2020 Inspired by Health, Wellness and Restoration

Two big paint color announcements were made at NeoCon 2019, the biggest interior design conference of the year. As a facility manager or owner, NeoCon provides valuable insights and solutions for your building. For example, the paint palettes for 2020 from Behr Paint and PPG were showcased on the showroom floor and continue the upward trajectory of wellness in the workplace. See these colors in action.

Smart Living Technology in Commercial Buildings

06/17/2019

Smart living technology is growing outside the residential and multifamily space. Why is it becoming so popular in commercial buildings?

Beyond a Whiteboard: Markerboard, Living Wall, Game Changer

06/17/2019

Whiteboards are boring. This new MIX line transitions a markerboard into a multi-purpose furniture line. The boards can serve as space dividers, biophilic walls, acoustic panels or even a game of PLINKO. Check out what Adrian Thompson from interiors+sources found at NeoCon 2019.

Seattle, Dallas Crane Accidents: How to Avoid Construction Liabilities

06/17/2019

Four people were killed in April 2019 when a crane fell from the top of a building in Seattle, crashing onto cars on the street below. In June 2019, a crane fell onto a Dallas apartment building, killing one. We speak with an expert on how to avoid liabilities over construction hazards.

Evolution of Architectural Licensing and Its Importance

Building owners and facility managers may not be directly tied to architectural licensing and the 100-year history of how the NCARB evolved to help provide education and other resources to architects. But it’s an interesting conversation and provides insight into why these regulations are in place to protect you, your facility and your occupants.

Look and Feel of Real Wood with the Benefits of Laminate

Everyone loves the look and feel of real wood. But wood is not without its issues. Christoph Trappe speaks with Lisa Thornton from Egger Wood Products at the AIA Conference about the many benefits of using laminate materials for items like desks and doors, including cost-effectiveness, lighter weight and more.

AIA Conference: Product Solutions for Your Building

Take a stroll through the AIA Conference floor with Christoph Trappe as he meets with various companies showcasing their new and innovative product solutions. You may just find the answer you are looking for to solve your next problem.

Fast Flooring For Changing Spaces

As floor companies move away from liquid adhesives—to improve air quality and reduce installation time—two companies at NeoCon show of their solutions that involve high-strength tape and magnetic technology.

BOMA 2019: Keynote Speaker Talks ‘Wonder,’ Commercial Management

06/12/2019

What does it take to run a successful commercial building today? In a BOMA 2019 sneak peek, keynote speaker Peter Merrett (The House of Wonderful) discusses how “wonder”—and ditching the word “tenant”—can benefit commercial building managers.

Control This Smart Shower With Your Voice

06/12/2019

The U by Moen Wi-Fi and cloud-based digital shower can be controlled by wall panel, voice activation or mobile app.

Security in Parking Garages, Retail and Schools

Security is one of the top items on the minds of facility managers and owners—and your occupants. Christoph Trappe talks to Adrienne Reitz from Cornell Cookson about the latest security trends in parking garages, retail and schools.

Recap from AIA 2019: Movable Power, Decorative AC Units and More

Check out the interesting products Christoph Trappe saw while he strolled around the floor at the AIA Architectural Conference in Las Vegas.

AIA 2019: BIM Perpetual License - Your Projects Are Yours

SaaS subscriptions tend to be month-to-month and if it lapses, designers and architects lose access to their projects. Go from concept to completion all in one BIM software with Vectorworks. Christoph Trappe speaks with industry expert Sarah Barrett about their perpetual license that allows users to keep the software permanently.

Perpetual Licensing Lets SaaS Users Keep Their Content