JPCL May 2016
Many see institutional buildings as synonymous with cold, bare concrete, perceiving them as dysfunctional, unfeeling and evil. But the architectural language of institutional spaces is evolving, with harsh uniformity giving way to inspired, inclusive, enriching environments.
Many see institutional buildings as synonymous with cold, bare concrete, perceiving them as dysfunctional, unfeeling and evil. But the architectural language of institutional spaces is evolving, with harsh uniformity giving way to inspired, inclusive, enriching environments.
Interior finishes, furnishings and maintenance practices have a direct impact on the health and productivity of a building’s occupants. Nowhere is this more important than in our schools.
Interior finishes, furnishings and maintenance practices have a direct impact on the health and productivity of a building’s occupants. Nowhere is this more important than in our schools.
Portland cement has long been the standard for concrete floors, but the material presents a number of challenges. Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement-based overlays allow architects and contractors to produce beautiful, flat, polished floors in a fraction of the time—and at lower cost.
Portland cement has long been the standard for concrete floors, but the material presents a number of challenges. Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement-based overlays allow architects and contractors to produce beautiful, flat, polished floors in a fraction of the time—and at lower cost.
In the past, vibrant colors were seldom used for major construction projects, resulting in monochromatic skylines. But as architects continue to test the boundaries, color has emerged as a way to further enhance the aesthetics of a building.
In the past, vibrant colors were seldom used for major construction projects, resulting in monochromatic skylines. But as architects continue to test the boundaries, color has emerged as a way to further enhance the aesthetics of a building.
