Walking into any school I always feel a reference for the space. In the primary schools, the innocence of fresh minds to mold, emotions that will flow unabashedly between BFF’s, favored teachers, and scary principals. Middle school classrooms filled with students caught between childhood learning and high school dreams. High schools spilling over with…
The office space has been re-imagined. Gone are the days of rows upon rows of identical cubicles in unnaturally lit office spaces and warehousing buildings. Workers are no longer squirreled away in tight cramped spaces with solid core wood doors and four walls of beige painted drywall. Current open space planning is encouraging collaboration, glass…
Do you agree the term green building has been thoroughly degraded over the last decade? It seems most evident in the construction industry where sustainability is the new black – or builder beige as it were. Each claim of being the greenest option, the most sustainable resource, seems driven more by profit than true environmental…
A wide net could be cast to give credit to all the people who continually collaborate to build a sustainable Detroit. As one of the oldest major cities in the United States, Detroit is a legend of manufacturing and a badge of honor for the American worker. There are many forward minded groups, economic and…
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates over 136 million tons of waste is generated annually by residential and commercial building-related construction and demolition. This results in a disproportionate amount of waste in landfills coming from the construction industry. The environmental impact of over flowing landfills is only part of the issue. The unnecessary…
December rings in the holidays with droves of visitors to the stores seeking those much sought after gifts. It is also a time for businesses to review. While people are enjoying various holiday festivities many businesses are enjoying increased profits and customer growth for 2013. Gratefully, our state of Michigan has experienced a resurgence in most…
With the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. (Nov. 18-23, 2013) in full swing, you may be considering more ways to help your office green initiative: Turn off Equipment at the End of the Day – Fairly simple and effective for cutting your energy use by 25%. Plus you can cut another 50% by turning off…
It’s no secret that new strategies for tackling green methods of office management have been needed for some time and Nxtwall is the first step to that goal. Our demountable wall systems are at the cutting edge for sustainability, design and comfort. Any given year an office will waste countless amounts of resources and recyclable…
Open a World of Possibilities With Demountable Glass. Workplace design is something that is often overlooked or is designed to minimize expenses without consideration for employees. The size doesn’t really matter as much as the design. Converting small spaces may require more insight than budget considerations. Issues to consider: How is the business…
Tear down the walls to design a collaborative work space. Today’s top organizations are trending towards collaborative efforts from their work forces. Executives and managers recognize that collective brainpower not only leads to a more productive and successful outcome, but it’s also a tool for engaging team members and providing a more satisfying work experience…
