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...]
St. Cloud Window Helps Schmidt Brewery Building Secure Place On National Register
One of the most iconic buildings in St. Paul history is the Schmidt Brewing Company. Unfortunately, after its heyday the building sat dormant for more than a decade. Now, it has a new life. Just in October 2018, the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District was listed on the National Register … [Read more...]
Join St. Cloud Window at the AIA Minnesota 2018 Conference
St. Cloud Window is exhibiting in booth #530 at the A’18 MN – The Minnesota Conference on Architecture, Nov 13-16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D. The conference is an excellent opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers, gain insights on new trends and technologies, and … [Read more...]
The Importance of Natural Light to Office Design and Employee Satisfaction
How do you keep your employees motivated and satisfied? Turns out, it 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 16%. Elena … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part Two)
(PART TWO OF TWO) Part One focused on the common issues that plague older commercial windows, the challenges of restoring them and how to know when it’s time to replace windows. Part Two focuses on the best method of replacing older commercial windows, and the concerns and common issues with … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part One)
(PART ONE OF TWO) There are common deficiencies that plague older commercial windows, due simply to the technology that was available when they were manufactured. They simply were not built to the same standard as today’s windows, resulting in premature aging and damage. As such, it may be … [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...]
