In downtown Albert Lea, it’s impossible to miss the historic Freeborn Bank Building. Listed on National Register of Historic Places as part of Albert Lea Commercial Historic District, the building and its many glass windows are an iconic piece of Albert Lea architecture. GLT Architects approached … [Read more...]
What’s the Most Valued Office Perk? Not What You Expect.
Forget nap pods and trendy coffee machines – there’s really only one perk that employees want. According to a study by commercial real estate and investment firm CBRE, the best perk comes from nature: natural lighting. Views of the outdoors and natural light were the most valued perks at an office, … [Read more...]
Why Architects Need to Consider Acoustic Comfort in Design
As our cities grow, an unseen menace grows as well: noise pollution and exposure. Prolonged exposure to elevated noise levels has been linked to other health problems such as heart disease and mental illness. Acoustics can no longer be second-best: they need to be a priority when designing … [Read more...]
Millwright Building: New Construction and New Windows, Create Historic Look
Restoring historic windows is one thing, but what if you need to make a new building look old? This was a question we faced when working on the Millwright Building – a brand new building that needed to look like it was lifted out of the 1900s. About Millwright Building Millwright is the newest … [Read more...]
Common Measurements Used to Rate Window Films and Coatings
With the huge variety of window films and coats available, it can be hard to know which are ideal for your needs. Even harder can be deciphering what measurements mean and which ones are relevant. FacilitiesNet breaks down the most common measurements used to rate window films and coatings: The … [Read more...]
Achieving Optimal Sound Mitigation From Interior Windows and Partitions
Sound mitigation is an important consideration in any architectural design, but it’s a critical component in office buildings and schools. How to Measure Sound Ratings in Glazed Windows and Partition Systems Ron Wooten, writing for Glass Magazine, offers some guidelines on how you can measure … [Read more...]
Quality Materials Are Essential to High-Performing Products
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but would a window made of any other material function just as well? What materials you choose for your commercial window project will have a drastic effect on the performance and longevity of your windows. Criteria When Choosing Quality … [Read more...]
Window Jam 3.0: A Continuing Education Session offered June 19
St. Cloud Window is a presenter at Window Jam 3.0: A Continuing Education Session. The 3.0 credit session focused on fenestration field testing, aluminum commercial window basics, and window wellness. WHAT: Window Jam 3.0 - Everything You Want to Know About Windows AIA LU/HSW: 3.0 … [Read more...]
