Learning Center
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

Learning Center

Design

Learn about some alternative ways of thinking about work environments. Just how much time do we spend here anyway? More than you would like to admit. How about making it a little more fun and be more productive on the way?

Check out these Seriously Cool Workspaces

Take a look at some of our Client’s projects

Learn more about we can do with your space through Space Planning

Check out wher some cool designs come from Scott Wilson Design and Coroflot Design

Ergonomics

Learn about how an ergonmimcs firm went about selecting the right chair through and extsnsive case study.
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Leed Certification
Requirements to be LEED C1 Certified

NREL Tests Energy-Saving Office of the Future
Making sure that the new Research Support Facilities (RSF) will achieve Platinum level certification from the U.S. Green Buildings Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) takes not only planning — but practice.

NREL planners have set their sights on achieving a LEED Platinum rating for the RSF, which means the building will:

Meet the needs of the workforce — both current and future
Maximize the efficiency of the employee workspaces
Make the best use of the space while using the lowest amount of energy per square foot

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Read more William McDonough’s book outlining the concept of Cradle 2 Cradle, written with his colleague, the German chemist Michael Braungart, and their efforts to implement environmental strategies that are fascinating.

Milliken Carpet and the Environment

Did You Know?
The significance of the number 21 in a 21-gun salute is derived from adding the digits of 1776.