Here we inform you regularly about product innovations and events as well as trends and know-how from the fields of planning, acoustics and much more.
I was reading a Berkeley study which looked at 162 fifth and sixth grade classrooms over two year period in California. The results linked poor ventilation rates and illness absence. The poor ventilation rates lead to increased CO2 as well as increased rates of disease transmission through small aerosols or particulate matter. Even though the […]
Acting responsibly towards reduction of carbon footprint and improvement of indoor air quality In today’s world, everything seems to eventually be driven down to a sound bite. Many topics boil down to right or wrong when the answer is more complex and constantly evolving. Sustainability especially is one example of a nuanced conversation with many […]
The OWActive mineral climate ceiling delivers a comfortable, efficient and natural indoor environment and has been honored with the international Green Product Award 2022. Since 2013, the international Green Product Award has honored products and services in 12 categories that stand out in terms of design, innovation and sustainability. “The OWActive Mineral Climate Ceiling shows […]
Visually Interesting & Acoustically Controlled Reading Space Backround The Oak Creek Civic Center was designed as a brand new, 104,812 SF combined space between Oak Creek’s City Hall and Public Library. The shared space was intended to be the central hub of Oak Creek’s Drexel Town Square, located just outside Milwaukee, WI. Bray Architects, lead […]
Hygienic Solution with Acoustical Control for a Calming Environment Backround The Parkland Health and Hospital System is responsible for treating 44,000 patients for breast health services each year, including 20 percent of all breast cancer patients in the Dallas County region. Previous facilities were crammed, not easily accessible and required multiple appointments across several […]
Flexible Solutions for Unique Learning Spaces Backround The Bristol Agricultural High School in Dighton, Massachusetts, serves as one of the most unique educational opportunities in the country. The curriculum is developed around excellent vocational-technical academic programs and an overall focus on agricultural science and the natural environment. The wide range of educationalprograms were supported […]
Modern construction philosophies have changed the way we look at building materials. Interior building finishes, particularly in the healthcare sector, have expanded well beyond simply fulfilling technical conditions. The planning, construction and operation of healthcare facilities has become a very detailed, complex process in recent years. The various functions of operating suites, patient rooms, corridors […]
The Octave line was recently introduced to the US market earlier this year (branded as Sinfonia across Europe). This premium line addresses acoustically challenging spaces providing the flexibility to integrate tiles seamlessly for the desired acoustical outcome. Manufactured with high-quality mineral wool direct from the Odenwald Mountains in Germany, the Octave Line represents the peak […]
Global award winning “Corpus” ceiling canopies, designed by renowned architect Hadi Teherani, utilized in dining areas of four Beckhoff Automation locations. OWA’s “Corpus” elements, designed by world-renowned architect and designer Hadi Teherani, is a perfect example of how acoustical ceiling canopies can be transformative stylistic elements for successful interior design. These highly absorptive cubic elements, […]
Hygienic ceilings reduce the growth of pathogens and reduce stress in the health care sector. Our health is our greatest asset – we are more aware of this today than ever. Care and treatment of sick people require top performance every day. Especially in the health and care sector, hygiene measurements preventing the spread of […]