Trends in office design are always shifting and changing. From cubicle farms to open-office layouts, ideas about how to shape a team’s environment to get the best ideas and productivity to flow must always be in an architect’s mind. After
The choice to upgrade your space to an ASI Architectural product line of wood or aluminum ceiling and wall solutions is a fantastic one. Wood accents to your space create a wonderful ambiance and class while providing the option for
Taking care of the environment doesn’t just happen. You have to make the conscious choice to go green. But what does that phrase, “Go Green”, mean when it comes to a building? There are several factors that are considered when declaring
The ever-expanding selection of building materials available to us these days has given us a license to express our creativity in nearly whatever way we want. Sometimes it works out to fantastic effect. Other times, not so much. The best
Public opinion is generally trending towards greener, more sustainable solutions in our everyday lives. This includes the buildings that people live, work, and spend their free time in. As sustainability becomes a clearer goal for more and more projects, looking
When we design ceilings for commercial spaces, the process looks a little different than when we design them for residential spaces. The rooms serve different purposes, so we construct and treat them differently. Drop ceilings are popular in commercial buildings
Cost, durability, and acoustic absorption are all factors that designers and architects should take into consideration when looking at what woods to choose. ASI Architectural looks at the difference between hardwoods and softwoods, and what variety is right for your
Your conference halls may be getting a little less use these days. People are working from home, and most conventions and in-person events have been cancelled due to the pandemic. This has left conference halls sitting empty across the country.
Creating Great Acoustics in Museums When we mention the word “acoustics” in museum settings, many of us may think of an echo chamber. We may try to spend afternoons in the galleries peacefully contemplating the pieces, but all the ambient sounds
People today have a different relationship with nature than our ancestors had. We’ve transitioned from days spent in sunshine and nature, to days spent soaking up fluorescent light in cubicles. This disconnect from the natural world has unfortunately affected things