How to Clean and Disinfect Your University Sleep Mattresses
Tips for Colleges Preparing for Students to Return to Campus When preparing for students to return to campus, it’s imperative that cleaning and disinfecting mattresses be part of your strategy. In light of the extra precautions colleges and universities are taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul Bailey, President of University Sleep, shares the […]
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America We sat down with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America at Tarkett. With a background in interior architecture, Roxane has been with Tarkett for 15 years, beginning her career at the company in sales. Two years ago, she […]
Guidelines for Designing Safe Lab Spaces
5 Steps to Consider Before Getting Started Having an efficient and safe lab will help reduce unforeseen costs in the future, such as safety remediation and lost products due to improper storage or spills. Whether you are renovating an old lab or building a new one, the following steps will help you balance the needs […]
Saving the Planet Through Procurement
Cooperative Contracting Can Help When serving the needs of a large school district, university, or community college system, procurement teams are required to maintain a level of knowledge on a variety of topics. When it comes to green purchasing or sustainability, it can get complicated very quickly. Schools are Ecosystems. How Does Procurement Keep Up? […]
VRF Equipment for Educational Buildings: The Sensible Solution
A Smart, Sustainable Solution for New Construction or Retrofit HVAC Requirements Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming an increasingly popular option in commercial HVAC projects. These systems work by using refrigerant as the heat-transfer medium to create heating and cooling within zoned spaces without necessarily needing ductwork or secondary air distribution devices Today, more […]
Why HVAC Restoration Makes Sense to Your Bottom Line
Restoration Saves More Than Just Your Budget Commercial and especially institutional properties across the United State have to maintain aging infrastructure on a daily basis. One of the most critical components to a building’s health, occupant comfort and energy efficiency is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, in particular air handling units (AHU) […]
How to Use Color to Boost Productivity & Comfort
Strategies for Leveraging Color in Today’s Blended Spaces As work and home lives continue to intermingle, commercial spaces are blending along with them. When designing for spaces where we work, learn, and more, using color effectively is key to creating interiors that help people be as productive and comfortable as possible. Here are some tips […]
5 Essential Elements for a Flawless Graduation Ceremony
A Break Down of the Top Things to Consider For students across the country, it’s one of the most important days of their young lives: graduation. They’ve worked hard to get there; now, the institution has to work hard to make sure the ceremony goes off without a hitch. To do that, you’ve got to consider […]
Understanding the Latest Advancements in Coatings Technology
Selecting Paint is More than Just Aesthetics & Durability Today, aesthetics and durability are not the only considerations when specifying paint. There are several new, unique, and innovative features that are important to understand before selecting product for the next project. Enhanced Indoor Air Quality and Elimination of Odors Technologically advanced paints improve indoor air […]
Smart Technology & Sustainability
How Facilities Managers Can Use Smart Tech to Support Sustainability Initiatives There’s an ancient Greek proverb that states: “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Implementing and nurturing sustainability programs on campus is a great way for educational institutions to plant their proverbial trees […]
