Tag Archives: Flooring

Providing safer spaces with rubber flooring

October 10, 2017

Three flooring-related issues impact fall prevention: slip resistance, glare, and light reflectance value. This article, a complementary piece to a feature in the October 2017 issue of the magazine, explores how premium rubber flooring assemblies can help in healthcare environments.

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Blending student success with safety

July 11, 2017

The design of the new Student Success Center at Newport News, Virginia-based Christopher Newport University (CNU) prioritizes far-reaching daylighting and eye-catching aesthetics.

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Surfacing solution at Baltimore hospital keeps patients on their feet

April 26, 2017

Some design professionals have wondered what effect floorcoverings, along with the wider built environment, can have on occupant wellness. In a 90-day flooring test running from November 2014 to February 2015, Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) attempted to answer this question.

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Understanding the true costs of resinous floors

April 6, 2017

Specifying either a new or renovated flooring system for a commercial building often comes down to the quoted cost of the materials and labor needed to complete the job.

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Acoustics First: Sound design as more than an afterthought

March 31, 2017

Acoustics has an ever-increasing influence on modern commercial construction. There are guidelines stating how loud classrooms should be, how much noise workers can be exposed to, and even the level of privacy needed in sensitive spaces.

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