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Role of sound in shaping user experience in commercial architecture

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The way sound behaves (or, in some cases, does not behave) inside a commercial space makes it one of the most impactful elements on people within that space. The post Role of sound in shaping user experience in commercial architecture appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

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Increasingly, owners and architects are using exposed concrete slabs to provide an urban/industrial aesthetic in commercial and residential applications, while, in many cases, providing a medium for hydronic piping. This article does not address concrete-like finishes, including epoxies and resins. Managing expectations.

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Metal column solutions: structural elements with versatility

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Available in various shapes and sizes, unique covers transform basic structural columns by creating dynamic visuals which echo the environment’s architecture and stand out as design features. Striking and dynamic, these angular options evoke alignment and efficiency in commercial settings.

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Design Details: The Transparent Fireplace

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Metal Fabricator: Anthony Concrete Design. Photos: Courtesy Mark Olson Photography/ Anthony Concrete Design. The fireplace was built when unfinished concrete first came into fashion, the writer and designer says, and a previous owner had opted to clad it in a combination of onyx and drywall. . Project: Hope Residence, Toronto

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Specifying the right resinous flooring system

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Selection of flooring materials often starts with the preferred visual appeal based on the Needs of the architect, the interior designer, or the owner. Chemicals, fuels, lubricants, and other fluids often leak onto commercial floors: Is this exposure likely in the environment and how often will this happen? Photos courtesy Tnemec.

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

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Some collections offer various finishes and intense chromatic variations to generate visual interest in walls, countertops and even furnishings. Photo courtesy Landmark Ceramic Concrete looks can bring visual harmony to a space and still evoke a raw urban energy. Cemented Tile Pictured: Frontier20, Design Work.

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All About Pavers | What Are Pavers | Types of Pavers and Cost | Most Popular Brick Paver Colours | Most Popular Brick Paver Colours

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Pavers, often known as paving stones, are flat building components typically used for outdoor flooring and can be fashioned from stone, brick, or concrete. Brick pavers are great alternatives to concrete since they come in a wide variety of textures, characters, and colors and may be set in a wide variety of designs and color combinations.