Expanding the Office Footprint
Developers and designers are incorporating different office spaces that give employees access to sunlight, fresh air, and plants. Materials that are suitable for outdoor applications continue to gain in popularity as people embrace healthy living at home and in the workplace, where the lines continue to blur. “What was once considered to be the traditional office has changed. It’s now the living room, kitchen, or the back porch. The workplace looks different today, and it’s more than likely to incorporate an outdoor space that has yet to be defined. Architects are certainly exploring how to use materials in ways they haven’t thought of before,” said Andy Franks, regional sales manager, GKD-USA. For nearly a century, the German-based company has manufactured marine-grade stainless steel fabric that is used almost anywhere, from columns to building façades. Franks explained that specifiers are searching for durable options that balance function and aesthetics.They find that …
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