Case Studies and Reports

2011 Healthcare Wallcoverings Industry Trends

An independent, third-party report on the wallcovering design trends within healthcare facilities. Key drivers are: cleanability, durability and sustainability within the space. This report reviews seven trending topics within the healthcare industry.

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2011 K-12 Wallcoverings Industry Trends

An independent, third-party report on the wallcovering design trends within K-12 schools. Key drivers are: durability and aesthetics within the space. This report reviews nine trending topics within the K-12 schools industry.

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Updated Operation: University of Iowa Hospital

Elements ceiling panels were used to update the 12,000-square-foot ceiling at the University of Iowa Hospital's operating-room floor. The work had to be sequenced over 10 weeks to ensure the operating rooms could continue functioning during the renovation."

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2011 Restaurant Industry Trends

An independent, third-party report on the design trends within the restaurant industry. Key drivers are: environment, durability, and versatility within the space. This report reviews five trending topics within the restaurant industry.

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Secured Upgrade: Homemakers Furniture, Inc., Des Moines, IA

A 22,000-square-foot outdoor canopy at Homemakers furniture store in Des Moines was upgraded with Nudo's UtiLite panels after the existing soffit proved unable to withstand wind conditions. Contractor Hilsabeck Schacht used the corrugated, plastic-core planks to create a durable, smooth appearance.

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Unifying Design: Canyon View Elementary School, Kennewick, WA

Recently, Canyon View Elementary School in Kennewick, Washington added 10,000 square feet while revamping 40,000 square feet of existing facility. One challenge the administrators and designers faced was unifying both sections with an aesthetically pleasing, durable and cost-effective facing material.

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