Perkins and Will reveals interior renderings for UTHealth Continuum of Care Campus for Behavioral Health. A joint venture between the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Texas State Health and Human Services Commission, the project will be the first public mental health facility in Houston in more than 30 years.
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In addition to a smooth and white visual, Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions
says Calla Health Zone panels are water-repellant and scrubbable, meeting USDA/FSIS guidelines for use in food processing, kitchens, and clean room assemblies. The panels exceed FGI Guidelines for acoustics and cleanability in general healthcare spaces and help address HIPPA requirements.
The American Institute of Architects announced September 5 that the AIA Board of Directors has approved a landmark resolution—championed by AIA members—that defines immediate and long-term efforts to engage the architectural profession in the fight against climate change.
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Nearly 900 teachers, parents and educational administrators across the U.S. completed the online PPG survey, with 97% of participants saying colors and décor are meaningful to positively affecting student engagement. “Paint colors are a powerful tool for impacting the aesthetic of a space, but they also have the potential to impact the emotions or experience one has within the space,” said Dee Schlotter, PPG senior color marketing manager, architectural coatings. “We found this to be particularly true in educational settings, where color can stimulate learning, promote imagination and encourage creative thinking.”
Read More“We are thrilled to become a Kynar Aquatec® trademark licensee along our journey to continuously innovate and improve the performance of our products,” said Phil Morton, director of business development and innovation for Deceuninck North America. “For larger windows and doors and commercial applications, using Rovex® XF lineal profiles means no more trade-offs between thermal performance and structural integrity. The added protection of a Kynar Aquatec® coating for extreme weatherability is an unparalleled combination of innovative technologies for achieving the high standards of product performance our customers expect from Deceuninck.”
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FabriTRAK® Systems Inc today launched Autem™– a unique sound control acoustic solution for ceilings. Autem™ is a lightweight, easy-to-install polyester product available in 2″ and 1″ thicknesses in black, white and gray. Autem™ offer NRC ratings (2″ NRC .90) and provides high R ratings for insulation.
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Dunn-Edwards Paints has released its 2020 Color and Design Trends Report, Optimistic Endeavors, which defines five key themes of how culture has influenced the design world.
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The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, dropped 1.3% from July to August to 137.8. The drop was the result of a 16.6% decline in the institutional component offsetting a 9.1% gain in the commercial component.
Read MoreSherwin-Williams announces they have introduced the next generation Tuff Surface™ Premium Texture Finish, which delivers a knockdown, splatter or orange peel texture finish. The mildew-resistant coating is applied with airless and conventional texture spray equipment, which the company states is ideal for hotels and other high-traffic spaces.
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“I’m thrilled to return to Perkins and Will—a firm that does so much good for the Austin community, and for communities around the world, through its human-centered design,” Richter says. “I’m also excited to shape the future of the Southwest Region’s Branded Environments practice, and to work with an exceptional team of talented designers—many of whom I already have the pleasure of knowing.”
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