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 Noise Exposure is Bad For Your Health
Noise is all around us, every day. In large cities, outside noise is inescapable. But what does all this noise exposure do to our health? Why Is Noise Exposure Unhealthy? The Washington Post investigated noise exposure in New York, and what they found was disturbing: In a city whose cacophony … [Read more...]
How to Choose Commercial Windows
Many considerations need to be taken when choosing commercial windows, such as budget, appearance and noise mitigation. Aeroseal created a comprehensive guide to the most common window frame materials and their considerations. Below is a high-level overview of the considerations to keep in mind when … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Aluminum and Vinyl Windows?
When you start the process of replacing or installing windows, you eventually have to face an important question: what type of material should you use? Aluminum and vinyl are both popular choices for materials in window frames and, with modern technology, can be styled to be virtually … [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...]
The Importance of Natural Light to Office Design and Employee Satisfaction
How do you keep your employees motivated and satisfied? Turns out, employee satisfaction has just as much to do with your company culture as it does your office space. Well-lit and well-ventilated workspaces decrease the number of absences and increase satisfaction by 24% and productivity by … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window High-Performing Acoustic Windows Provide Solution for Maximum Noise Reduction
St. Cloud Window Inc. will be featured on the television show Office Spaces, which features contemporary innovations in commercial property and design. This special hospitality episode airs this Sunday, March 25, 2018, at 4:30 PM EDT on Fox Business Channel and will be made available for … [Read more...]
Office Spaces to Showcase Acoustic Windows
St. Cloud Window is excited to be featured on Office Spaces, a Fox Business program that displays well-designed offices and business places. The episode, which airs on Sunday, March 25, focuses on the construction of a new hotel in Alexandria, VA. When St. Cloud Window was asked to provide … [Read more...]
