Material & Sound

3form q+a with brad antisdel

Designing for acoustic control is imperative for many projects. Sound can have such a profound impact on a space and its users, involving an acoustician early on in the design process is vital for a successful project. 3Form recognizes the value of thoughtfully designed spaces, that they have established an ongoing partnership with acoustical architect, Zackery Belanger of Arcgeometer. Through this partnership, 3Form and Zack bring an immeasurable value to each project and ultimately the users.

steelcase acoustics + privacy

Several studies show how acoustic performance of the workplace environment can affect the wellness of its occupants. I’m sure most of you have experienced the scenario where you were trying to focus, only to be distracted by hearing others in conversation; where you were wanting to have a private discussion and were worried that others could hear you; where you need a place for respite and rejuvenation and there is no where to go.

Carnegie Xorel

We have admired Xorel and all of its incredible attributes long before we became the representatives for Carnegie.” shares Kristin Goodman. “The unique design, durability and multi-use aspect of the product, along with the hundreds of standard options has always made Xorel a product that was in a category of its own for Panel and Wallcovering.

polyvision ceramic steel

The spread of the novel Coronavirus pushed classrooms and offices into a virtual setting as people around the world locked down to mitigate its effect on communities. As standard school breaks come to a close and education systems prepare for a new school year, returning to school safely has become a major topic of discussion. How will schools provide a safe learning environment for returning students in the midst of a global pandemic? We’ve compiled three ways to reduce the spread of germs in the classroom while preserving productivity.

3form flek

More than ten years in research and development in optical sorting technology has made Flek possible. We take the waste material from the production process of all Varia panels, grind it into small pellets, sort out remnants of old interlayers, and press the pellets into new Flek panels. As with any interlayer in 3form’s Varia platform you can add colors, diffusions and different effects to really customize your design.

Work Inspired Magazine Issue Three

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Scott Rice’s BE WELL 20/20 digital look book embraces the importance of wellness throughout the built environment, and within its users.

Our mission is to bring you valuable, insightful and refreshing content, which we hope, will produce a mindful moment as you read. Over the next few months, we will release new segments. Each “segment” of this issue is centered around themes inspired by the 11 concepts of the WELL Building Standards Institute. These concepts include Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, Community & Innovations.

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