ISO 50001: what it is and why is important ISO 50001 is the international standard that helps Artigo to efficiently manage the energy it consumes. It provides the guidelines for creating an energy management system within the company with the main goal to enable the implementation of measures to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, …
Volatile Organic Compounds: what they are and why they’re important How many hours a day do students spend in a classroom? How many hours a day do employees spend in the office? What about professionals and patients in a hospital? The health of an indoor space is an extremely important concept to ensure superior intellectual/professional …
From a design point of view, a hospital is a complex unity made of multiple elements: Entrances and corridors are subjected to heavy foot traffic. Family rooms thrive on a soft, relaxed atmosphere. Specialist areas require strict and effective infection control. Patient rooms floors are prone to indentation. Through all these different requirements, Artigo rubber …
What makes a good school design today? How can architects improve the environmental factors to help students and teachers perform at their best? Effective noise reduction especially in common areas and corridors Massive use of colors and patterns to create atmosphere and “give character” to the establishment Good internal air quality to increase cognitive functions …
Indoor air quality in school buildings An increasing number of medical investigations and tests have demonstrated the importance of good indoor air quality in buildings. Let’s look in particular at the indoor air quality of school buildings, where students spend so many hours each day. Improving the indoor quality of school buildings allows the people …
EASY CLEANING Rubber floorings can easily be cleaned with professional products, as a part of any school or kindergarten cleaning measures. The exclusive surface treatments PRO and TXL guarantee an even better resistance to soiling, considerably reducing the level of detergents, water and energy required for maintenance. · PRO: surface treatment utilising the latest generation UV linked polymeric coating technology. The coating protects …
THE AGE OF SILENCE In most public spaces, the reduction of noise due to treading is becoming a more and more important feature. Be it a hospital, a public library or even a working place, where silence and focus are required our new collection of acoustic rubber floorings is the answer to creating a comfortable environment. …
They say every good project starts with a moodboard: a way to give physical presence to the feelings, the subtleties, the goals every designer has in their minds. Putting down materials, finishings and inspirations on a table; creating a contact, a relationship, a strong bond or an even stronger contrast. The moodboard is a roadmap, …
