Performance

June 24, 2021

St Vincent’s Private Hospital

Architect: Hassell Project: St Vincent’s Private Hospital, NSW, Australia Segment: Healthcare Products: Urban Retreat Project Size: 5,755 sqm   A renowned institution providing healthcare for over 160 years, St Vincent’s Private Hospital underwent an exquisite transformation. Designed by Hassell, the project approximated to $140 million and consisted of two components: a refurbishment of the existing…

June 24, 2021

Aveo Gasworks

Architect: Thomson Adsett Project: Aveo Gasworks, Newstead, QLD, Australia Segment: Senior Living Products: World Woven Collection, Urban Retreat Collection, Human Nature Collection, Hospitality Collection Project size: 6,175 sqm   A transition from independent to assisted living could, in some instances, be associated with compromising when it comes to the quality and homely appeal of the…

May 18, 2021

Assessing when to replace the carpet flooring of a facility

Carpet tiles in general have a long life but this mainly depends on the quality of carpet tiles, the volume of foot traffic your flooring has experienced, and the maintenance schedule adopted. Although regular cleaning and proper maintenance can help to increase the life of your carpet, regular use will mean that it will eventually…

May 13, 2021

Things to consider when renovating your office floor

There can be many reasons to renovate your office flooring. Maybe the flooring is too old and need replacing, or the office is getting rebranded, and flooring needs to adjust to the revised brand guidelines. Whatever might be the reason, there are some important things to keep in mind while you need to optimize the…

March 16, 2021

Increase floor life by adopting right floor maintenance practices

The corona virus pandemic has thrown everything out of place, especially our workspaces. We have been working from home, but as we start returning to our offices, we need to ensure cleanliness which brings safety and peace of mind to the people using it. Unlike other surfaces such as office furniture, light switches and door…

March 10, 2021

5 Things to Think About When It Comes to School Flooring

Choosing the right school flooring should be an easy choice. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, here are five criteria to help you select flooring that looks good and works hard. 1. Longevity Ideally, whatever flooring you choose for your school facilities will last a long time, and good flooring will be backed up with a…

February 26, 2021

Safe & hygienic flooring options for schools and universities in India

A safe, comfortable, and hygienic learning environment has a unique opportunity to influence not only the students and staff who occupy the classrooms, auditoriums, and administrative areas on a campus, but also the community in which it is located. We can’t deny that flooring is the foundation to foster positive learning in schools, colleges, and…

July 6, 2020

Sick Building Syndrome and the Importance of Good Air Quality

We are all familiar with the term ‘Sick Building Syndrome’ as a term that is bandied around to imply an unhealthy environment to be in. But what makes a building ‘sick’? And what are its effects? A research report says –The lack of light, fresh air and natural views can be a direct threat to…

June 4, 2020

Interface Carpet Tile Achieves Green Product Ecolabel

Specifying more sustainable products in India Architects, designers, and end users know the products they specify have a direct impact on our climate. Across India it is easy to identify and specify more sustainable products using the Green Product (GreenPro) Ecolabel. It enables end users in the building sector and manufacturing industries to choose right…