Learn how louvered screens safeguard expensive equipment and permit necessary ventilation. Even though mechanical equipment — HVAC units, cooling towers, generators, etc. — are necessary to create a comfortable, functioning environment within your building, they also constitute potential hazards. If installed in the open, with no perimeter security, these fixtures are reachable to unauthorized personnel, […]

Mitigating noise levels has become increasingly important in today’s chaotic, fast-moving world — even in environments such as office buildings. While typically thought of as quiet and devoid of mechanical noise — while often imagined as workplaces where the most disruptive noise consists of keyboards being tapped and the occasional co-worker whose voice carries too […]

Although shade structures are commonly thought of as installations for hotels, resorts, and luxurious private residences, they also make excellent additions to parks, public gardens, playgrounds, and other parts of the urban landscape. Due to dense crowding, lack of natural greenery, released internal heat (from sewers, mechanical equipment, etc.), and heat-absorbent materials used to make […]

Table of contents: In transforming a noise-ridden workplace into a quieter environment where productivity thrives, you must think beyond the most obvious of distractions. (There are hindrances to productivity besides excessive chitter chatter.) You must also think about noise generated by mechanical equipment. In industrial environments, this means HVAC units, generators, factory machines, etc. All […]

As an architect, you know that aesthetics play a bigger role in the construction business today than ever before. More and more progressive communities these days object to the exposure of mechanical equipment — HVAC units, cooling towers, transformers, etc. — and furthermore require them to be screened from public view. At the same time, […]

In work environments — manufacturing and industrial settings, in particular — noise level is more than a mere distraction; left unmitigated, it can become a considerable health hazard to your staff. The endless clanking of machinery, the resultant noises during repairs of mechanical equipment, etc.; all of this impacts not only your staffs’ hearing but […]

For most of the country, blistering temperatures and oppressive humidity are the norm for summer. As such, many homeowners opt to remain indoors—with the AC cranked and running—several months of the year. However, it comes at the cost of time better spent outdoors—not to mention an uptick in your energy bill! Every homeowner needs some […]

Architectural screening has been a growing industry since the 1950s and has exploded exponentially in the last two decades — as more and more progressive architectural policies have been codified nationwide. Communities nowadays want mechanical equipment such as HVAC units, solar panels, cooling towers, and generators to be shielded from public view. Doing so improves […]

Learn about the importance of mechanical equipment screens in today’s architectural landscape The architectural industry has dramatically changed in the last twenty-some years, and it has become incumbent upon architects, property managers, and building owners to remain up to date on the latest industry trends and regulations. Some of these more recent rules concern fixtures […]

When it comes to days without rain, outdoor seating is a major attraction for restaurants, bars, and cafés. Drive around any commercial area and you’re bound to see an eatery or two featuring a patio rife with tables, waiters, and customers. When the sun’s out and the temperature settles at a pleasant level, people on […]

Now that we’re entering the cooler seasons, it’s time to start planning for the hot summer months of 2025. This past summer witnessed heat waves and suffocating humidity throughout the continental U.S., and many homeowners spent most of their time indoors–rather than bonding with friends and family in the backyard. Kids spent more time this […]

Why do restaurants need mechanical equipment screens? Aren’t the top priorities to cook great food, provide exceptional customer service, and maintain a friendly, professional environment? Obviously those are essential to running a successful restaurant, but there are appearance-related factors that contribute to your restaurant’s success. In this article, we’ll cover the benefits that equipment screens […]