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We proudly offer plumbing, septic and sewer service in the greater Miami Valley area, located in central and southwestern Ohio.

Our coverage areas include Springfield, Beavercreek, Fairborn, London, Yellow Springs, Urbana, Xenia, New Carlisle, and Dayton.

You dont have to dig! We can replace drain and sewer lines without total excavation!

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Broken pipes and root intrusion will leave your sewer lines in complete disarray. We will find the specific area of your sewer line that needs repair without digging up your entire yard, limiting the excavation to one specific area. Compared to replacing the entire sewer line, this method saves you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

If youre having problems with root intrusion and/or deteriorating pipes, we can replace your entire sewer line. Sometimes the only way to solve sags or back pitch in a sewer pipe is to dig it up and replace it. We can upgrade your clay or cast iron sewer line to PVC piping to prevent future corrosion and root intrusion.

We can replace your deteriorating old copper or galvanized water lines with proven materials like HDPE pipe and joint-free fittings. As time goes by, old water pipe materials break down and cause leaks that may go unnoticed for months. Update your water pipes and eliminate leakage.

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We are the definitive experts on installing new sewer and water lines for your new home or building. Our experienced combined with our unmatched customer service and tools give you the best option for all of your water and sewer needs.

Our methods and materials guarantee a long lasting, top-of-the-line sewage system. We specialize in any kind of installation for homeowners, builders, plumbers, and municipalities.

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Terraclean Power Washing is a New Jersey professional exterior detailing and restoration company. For over 15 years, we have been providing thousands of NJ residential, commercial and industrial clients with affordable, safe, state of the art service. Unlike our competitors, power washing is not just a hobby for us. It's our businessand our specialty. No matter what we clean, we clean it as safely as possible. This means utilizing organic detergents, scrubbing surfaces with soft bristle brushes, and rinsing with hot water at low pressure. We can even supply our own water when there is no water supply onsite. We guarantee that there is no better way to clean than the Terraclean process!

Typical residential surfaces include, roof cleaning, interior gutter cleaning, exterior gutter cleaning, siding, hardscapes, decks and fences. Typical commercial properties include shopping centers, townhomes, apartment complexes, drive-through pads, and fleets.

In addition, Terraclean values professionalism. We have full time office staff, salesmen, project foremen and trained service technicians. We are easily accessible by phone, responding to your questions with accurate, well-considered answers. We provide professional exterior detailing and restoration services at a fair price, and guarantee that our work will meet your expectations. Our goal is not just to make you happy now, but in the future as well.

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Custom copper countertop made by co-hosts Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri of HGTV's Kitchen Coustins. (after)

This rustic kitchen design has a long kitchen island for dining on a wood countertop, and a view of the tile backsplash and white cabinetry.

The island in the middle of the kitchen, serves as a center piece for people to gather, eat and drink, or just prepare a meal. With a new sink and faucet from ikea, and a built in dishwasher, it is a highly attractive and functional spot that is sure to be a busy spot. As seenon HGTV's "Kitchen Cousins".

Kitchen of an Italian style mansion featured on Billion Dollar Block with host Taniya Nayak, as seen on HGTV, in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

This retro blue and red kitchen has a formica kitchen island countertop, red barstools, blue tiled backsplash, red pendant lighting, and dark cabinets.

Custom Kitchen with Island and Red Stools

Its always fun to eat at a counter, especially one that looks like this. Pure white Caesarstone is made of recycled content, which makes it durable, and its good for the environment. Fresh fruit and flowers with bright colors add a splash of color.

Exposed ceiling beams blend in with the wood-tone cabinets, helping to frame the rooms bold patterns and soft colors. Design by Kristens Kitchens.

HGTV Design Star Winner Meg Caswell with Monique Stone as she discover her new kitchen after the kitchen remodel as seen on HGTV's Great Rooms.

Soft-yellow cabinets are combined with rich-brown cabinets to create a funky country style. To see more of this kitchen, click on the next image. Design by Kristens Kitchens.

In a large kitchen, designer Heather Hungeling prefers to create two smaller islands instead of one behemoth a too-large island becomes an obstacle to get around instead of a boost to functionality. Here, one island is topped in granite and the other in warm, rich Iroko butcher block (an African hardwood). Photo courtesy of Heather Hungeling

Overall beauty shots of the kitchen after the reveal of the Martinez home.

Homeowners Brigitte and Chase Ratzlaff newly remodeled kitchen in Lake Wales, Fla. The couple's kitchen was in need of a Much-Needed Makeover for Original DIY Network Special, Kitchen Crashers: Worst Kitchen in America.

This eclectic kitchen features two styles of cabinetry with complementary finishes, countertops made from polished absolute granite and an oiled dark walnut stained wood top, stainless steel appliances paneled with cabinetry and a colored enamel-finish professional range.

The Hathcoat's kitchen features ceiling beams, new backsplash, new appliances, new cabinets, a farmer sink on a new kitchen island under new lighting, after being transformed by the crew on DIY Network's original series, Kitchen Crashers.

After 10. In the old space, the old sink was a stand alone vanity, not leaving any space for other appliances. With the new cabintes, and sink, the Kitchen Cousins were able to put a new built-in dishwasher for the Grahams. This is a huge addition to the new kitchen. There was always room for a dishwasher, but no place to put one till now. As seen on HGTV's "Kitchen Cousins".

A traditional, yellow kitchen has tiled walls. The backsplash is made with a tumbled Jerusalem cream limestone complete with custom mosaics above the range, and a honed limestone countertop.

Neil and Heather Vandermolen's living room and kitchen after redesign by Host and Design Star winner Meg Caswell, as seen on HGTV's Great Rooms, season 2 .In this small kitchen, designer Meg Caswell pairs chestnut brown cabinetry with stone countertops for a traditional look. Lots of can lights combined with the natural light from the windows keep the space bright.

Kitchen view - After 10: Modern granite countertops were installed along with a new undermounted sink and faucet. The original cabinets were painted blue and the backsplash behind the sink was removed to create an open concept feel.

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Asian modern kitchen sink and cabinet design with new faucets, tiled backsplash, and medium wood toned cabinetry.

Traditional kitchen design with plaid seats and lighting, white cabinetry, decorative backsplash, and kitchen island.

The kitchen area in the loft of Joel Thomas and Bryce Huguenin , after redesign by Design Star winner and Host Meg Caswell, as seen on HGTV's Great Rooms, season 2 . AFTER 1Zebrawood cabinetry brings visual texture to the streamlined design, while stainless steel tiles add reflective quality to the white subway tiled backsplash.

To create the illusion of a small space being bigger, stick to a monochromatic color palette. White is the perfect color to evoke a light and airy sense.

High pressure laminate countertop is a stylish choice thats easy on the budget. The durable surface is available in a wide variety of colors. Mineral Ochre. Photo courtesy of Formica Corporation

Wide view of kitchen with birch decor, new cabinets, countertop, backsplash, appliances, and decor.

View of kitchen taken via film. Photo by Ralph Oswald of RVO 3rd Photography. Interior design by Gregory Augustine of August Interiors.Dark walnut cabinetry builds a modern foundation for this kitchen. Materials such as stainless steel, custom glass backsplashes and granite further the modern aesthetic while remaining elegant. Butter yellow hand-tipped leather stools add the perfect accent to a very monochromatic color palette. This kitchen is anything but cold.

Aside from its sleek, clean appearance, glass countertops have many benefits. Glass can be cut into any shape and texture and can be stained in any color. Even though it's a pricier option, it's becoming increasingly more popular because of its modern look. It's easy to keep clean and its non-porous surface makes it stain-resistant and one of the most hygienic countertop materials available. To make it more durable, choose glass that's at least 1 inch thick and tempered. Danenberg Design continued the sleek look in this modern Italian kitchen with lacquered kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

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This kitchen island has laminate material and a drop in sink with a new faucet.

After photos of the Pinos kitchen reveal. Honed Carrera marble countertops add softness and luxury to the flush mounted cabinet doors. Simple stainless steel pulls add to the clean yet traditional look of the kitchen.

The contrast of darker lower cabinets with white upper cabinets can open up an otherwise dim kitchen. A beautiful crisp white stone countertop is a good incentive to keep clutter off the counters for a clean, modern look.

The kitchen floors continue from the dining area. The galley configuration allows for the view through the kitchen to the garden room and the garden beyond. Stainless-steel countertops and backsplash reflect and maximize the natural light. Designed by Andreas Charalambous, Principal Architect, FORMA Design, Inc.

This kitchen has a mix of dark wood countertops and cabinets and white countertops and white cabinet trim. Stainless steel appliances were selected for the space.

This green kitchen has colorful decor, neutral toned tiled countertops, and a cutout area to view the living room.

Every kitchen can become a place for design when adding elements of surprise, like a hammered sink and leather countertops. Designed by Kari Arendsen Principal Designer, Intimate Living Interiors

The kitchen living room in Geri and Ron Redds house in Chicago, designed by Meg Caswell as seen on HGTVs Great Rooms. An orange and white chevron wall pattern stands out in this space and blends with the orange living room.

Although Sarah Barnard designed this kitchen for a Mediterranean estate, she avoided a stuffy Old World look by adding wow factor. The deep charcoal hood over the cooking station pops against the toffee-colored cabinets, and the embossed concrete backsplash and armless chair are transitional touches that keep the composition contemporary. Photo courtesy of Sarah Barnard Design

Detail of the glass bar in a million dollar kitchen at a condo in San Francisco, California, as seen on HGTVs Million Dollar Rooms. The 180 degree view of the Bay Bridge and the surrounding downtown area makes the space uniquely charming and can be seen from the space that includes the kitchen and the open dining area, two other lounge seating areas and a media room that includes a desk area and a murphy bed, but closes off from the rest of the space with custom pocket doors. Venetian plaster is used in various places throughout the space. Hidden compartments, counters, etc., give the space even more storeage as well as a cool, contemporary feel.

Stainless steel appliances, hardware and accents make this kitchen feel fresh and contemporary. Recycled countertops give the space a pop of color and an eco-friendly touch.

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SH06L191DIVINEDESIGN Dec. 18, 2006 _ After a few added dashes of accents and flavors, this kitchen was mouthwatering. And the space is now ready for baking cookies, family dinners _ and a few dozen moms and tots (SHNS photo courtesy HGTV)

This kitchen features marble countertops and backplash, new appliances and range hood, a kitchen island with a farmer sink, after transformation by the crew of DIY Networks original series Kitchen Crashers.

Durable and easy to clean, quartz imitates the look of granite or marble, but is more resistant to stains and scratches. Another bonus is quartz countertops come in a wide range of colors and have a uniform look, opposed to natural stone.

Kitchen of the HGTV Dream Home 2012 located in Midway, Utah. Engineered quartz is bacteria resistant, and its harder than granite, so you can cut right on it. Its a great heavy surface, but the consistent color makes it feel light and clean.

In this large open kitchen, family and friends can gather to celebrate. The bold gray bottom cabinets add visual weight to the space and help to define the room. designed by Kari Arendsen

The soapstone countertops and integrated soapstone farm sink give this kitchen a vintage bungalow look. The off-white subway tile with black grout contrasts with the stained oak window casing and oak cabinetry and helps contribute to the vintage feel of this kitchen.

In order to pare down the bold contrast of the orange and white cabinets, a stainless steel finish is used throughout the rest of the space on the countertops and appliances.

The new kitchen is totally transformed while staying within the budget. The cabinets have been painted a cream color and a new tile backsplash added. New butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances bring a modern feel.

This kitchen features silestone countertops, stainless steel tile backsplash, new cabinets, farm sink and a large clock made of mechanical whisks, after transformation by the crew of DIY Networks Kitchen Crashers.

Side view of a white corian kitchen countertop with red bar stools.

A clean designed kitchen with white countertops and a built in dishwasher fill this space.

This white and black kitchen design has a tiled floor pattern, tiled backsplash, light blue glass cabinet doors, a white small kitchen island with overhanging hood.

Details are key to helping spruce up the new counter tops in homeowners Chase and Brigette Ratzlaff's newly remodeled kitchen in Lake Wales, FLa.

This elegant kitchen has marble countertops, cream colored cabinets, a unique light fixture, and glass cabinet doors.

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Rather than demolishing the kitchen, Angelo gives the existing cabinets a contemporary facelift with warm, chocolate-brown paint and frosted glass inserts. A travertine and glass mosaic tile backsplash and natural stone countertop complete the updated look.

Kitchen - After 13: A new sink, faucet and countertop were installed.

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Welcome to Redecorate Today!

We create rooms youll love to live in! With your vision and our expertise, well create an inviting living space that captures your style and personality. We begin with what you already have, incorporating new colors, furnishings and special touches to create a space youll love coming home to.

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Redecorate Today transformed our house into a beautiful home. They were able to create a cohesion we could not have achieved on our own.

We transformed a previously awkward bathroom space into a haven for our client in this complete master bathroom renovation!

We mixed the old with the new, marrying color and neutrals for a show-stopping living room.

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Welcome to Noble Brothers Cabinets & Millwork. We are sure that you will find exactly what you are looking for as we offer a wide variety of services ranging from simple countertop replacement to full scale, custom Turn-Key Kitchen and Bath Remodels.

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Economists are predicting modest but continued growth for the U.S. office construction market. FMIs 2014 U.S. Markets Construction Overview anticipates that construction put in place in the sector will be fairly flat this year but could beat 2013 by up to 4%. Jones Lang LaSalle foresees a 6% increase in office project completions this year.

The New York-based project management consultancy Faithful+Gould points to decreasing vacancy rates as an indicator of growth, but says owners are likely to focus on upgrading existing buildings.

Whether created through renovation, adaptive reuse, or new construction, todays workplaces are a notable departure from those of the past. Formerly, perimeter executive offices surrounded bland, productivity-draining expanses of repetitive workstations. Poor acoustics, limited flexibility and views, and a lack of meeting space marked these walled-in, open-plan cubiclevilles.

Now, the walls are coming down. Driven by changing work styles, mobile technology, and the growing presence of Millennialspeople born between the early 1980s and 2000todays workplaces are changing, mostly for the better. Perimeter offices are disappearing, floor plans are opening up, and trendy breakout areas and cafs are replacing the rigid, closed layouts of the past, says Barry Fries, founder and CEO of contractor B.R. Fries & Associates (www.brfries.com). More than ever, we see young companies owned or dominated by Millennials gravitating toward historic downtown buildings, where theyre installing sustainable, laid-back interiors with adaptable furniture systems and a surprisingly high finish quality, he says.

With 72% of corporate real estate executives saddled with the responsibility of productivity improvements, according to Jones Lang LaSalle, decision makers are putting the emphasis on modifying their facilities to support creativity, focus, and teamwork.

Baby Boomers made up more than half of the U.S. workforce in 2010, according to JLL; by 2020, they will be outnumbered by Millennials. A study by Forbes projects that three out of four workers will be Millennials by 2025. This ambitious, tech-savvy, creative cohort has notably different working styles and preferences than other generations; for instance, Millennials may be more productive sitting in cafs or lounge areas than in traditional workstations. Their ease with mobile technology enables many of them to work anytime, anywhere.

In some high-tech companies run by Millennials, nonconventional workspaces are the thing. Millennials are collaborators, and they dont like to isolate themselves, says Marlyn Zucosky, IIDA, Partner and Director of Interior Design with JZA+D (www.joshuazinder.com). Providing more open places for informal meetings is a successful strategy. And Millennials in general have a lower demand for privacy than Baby Boomers.

Expansive glass walls and perimeter open spaces bring in ample natural light, afford beautiful ocean and city views, and encourage socialization at law firm Fish & Richardsons Boston office. PHOTO: COURTESY ADD INC.

High-tech companies have amplified this trend, according to workplace experts. Google and Facebook have cutting-edge offices created by the young entrepreneurs who founded these companies, and they had no rules or standards to abide by, so they established their own, says Barry Poskanzer, AIA, Partner, Poskanzer Skott Architects (http://poskanzerskott.com). Many workplaces are becoming the physical manifestation of the business casual trend.

Hierarchy, tenure, and seniority are no longer the key factors in design, and flexible work zones are displacing high, opaque walls, says Karen Thomas, CID, LEED AP BD+C, a Principal of architecture firm LPA Inc. (www.lpainc.com). The firms user surveys show that employees are more productive when given a variety of places in which to work. Employee costs are the largest expense for any company, so making staff comfortable benefits the bottom line, says Rick DAmato, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, another LPA Principal.

Forging understanding between the generations is important in this era of transition. While Boomers are often still the ones making long-term decisions about real estate and workplace strategies, they may retire before the end of a 10-year lease, notes Steve Hargis, Executive Vice President in Strategic Consulting in Jones Lang LaSalles San Francisco office. Therefore, its important to raise their consciousness level around the lasting effects of their workplace decisions, as the subsequent generations will be the ones to live with those decisions.

With workers spending more time away from their workstations, workplace density is on the rise. According to the global technology research firm Gartner Group, knowledge workers typically spend just 40% of their time at their desks, and non-group tasks have decreased to about 20% of the working day. As a result, personal workspaces can shrinkand they are, decreasing 3040% in floor area as Building Teams help companies reinvent excess space, according to Lenny Beaudoin, Senior Managing Director of Workplace Strategy, CBRE, New York City (www.cbre.com).

Personal workspaces are getting smaller, because the technology were using is smaller, says JZA+Ds Zucosky. Flat-screen monitors allow shallower work surfaces, which means less footprint per workstation. She adds that providing space for document piling is far less important today, with most documents residing on computers. Rachel Casanova, LEED AP ID+C, an Associate Principal and Director of Workplace Strategy with Perkins+Will New York (www.perkinswill.com), says individual desk size is decreasing in width, to around five linear feet. This is probably the smallest we can get, but now we need to focus on how we can make office spaces more effective, she says.

Because so many of its employees were out in the field during the day, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield opted to downsize its Newark, N.J., offices while creating a more worker-friendly environment promoting health and wellness. PHOTO: COURTESY HOK

In 2001, an average of 300 sf was allotted per worker. By 2010, space allocation was down to 225 sfand in 2012, it dropped to 176 sf per person, according to CoreNet Global. The corporate real estate association has predicted that the metric could go as low as 100 sf per person within a few years. In part, the trend is the result of moving casual meetings from the cubicle or office to a huddle area. There was a time when managers had guest chairs in their workstations, says Zucosky, but they are being replaced by more interesting furniture, such as upholstered-top mobile file cabinets and layered work surfaces that offer a place for the visitor to perch for that brief conversation.

It must be kept in mind, however, that efficient design is not about decreasing square footage, but about increasing utilization, says Dennis Gaffney, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, a Vice President at RTKL (www.rtkl.com).

Lisa Killaby, IIDA, LEED AP, a Principal with ADD Inc. (www.addinc.com), says her firm uses evidence-based assessment and analysis to help clients discover ways to improve workspace efficiency and effectiveness. Utilization studies are one such tool, says P+Ws Casanova. In the past, workplace designers would plan 100 desks for every 90 people in the office, or 90% utilization. Now, some companies are shooting for something more like 120-130% utilization, because employees are spending more time in meeting rooms and project spaces, at clients offices, and telecommuting.

To accommodate more people with fewer desks, designers are turning to strategies such as desk sharing, free desking, benching, and hoteling. Unassigned touch-down spaces, which may be open or enclosed, offer a modicum of visual and acoustical privacy and the ability to support individual work or one-on-one meetings. Furniture can be either casual lounge seating with an integrated work surface, or a table with two chairs, says LPAs Thomas. Ideally, these spaces can be equipped with writable wall surfaces and access to daylight. A wall-mounted flat-screen monitor is an optional but nice-to-have element.

Where assigned individual workstations are provided, they are generally becoming smaller and simpler. The allocation of individual workspace is becoming less about hierarchy and entitlement, and more about function and fit, says Bernice Boucher, JLLs Managing Director and Workplace Strategy Practice Lead.

While their primary purpose is to serve heads-down focus work, workstations should also be designed to support one-on-one collaboration and the ability to turn an individuals work surface into a table where a visiting colleague can fit, say, a notebook and cup of coffee. Work surfaces are being coupled with semi-fixed power/data splines that support movable components. These enable employees to modify configurations when greater collaboration is in order, says Fries. This level of flexibility can even reduce the need for dedicated collaboration spaces within workstation clusters, says Thomas, since workers can more easily achieve connections by moving elements on their own.

With its active design supporting physical movement and social interaction, Jones Lang LaSalles corporate offices in Sydney, Australia, also feature comfortable collaborative spaces, natural light, and views. PHOTO: COURTESY JONES LANG LASALLE

Workstation wall panels are also shrinking in height to avoid the much-maligned cube farm model. Lower walls are better for employee connections, says Fries.

Recent workplace concepts have attempted to create neighborhoods, which are not necessarily departmental or project-based groupings. Instead, the goal is to help employees identify with their neighborhood: to change their focus from my space to our space, to give workers a feeling of membership in the club, as opposed to simply ownership of a desk, says Boucher. Consider using distinctive furnishings, lighting, and colors to brand each neighborhood with its own visual identity.

Whatever the scheme, these concepts imply new work modalities as well as novel design solutions and better technology supportall integrated with human resources strategy, says Casanova.

Behind salaries and technology, the cost of real estate is the biggest line item for most corporations, so driving down facility size through efficient space utilization reduces overhead. Increased density is not only a financially driven best practice, adds Boucher. It also drives engagement and social interaction in the office.

While workplaces are trending toward open and flexible environments, designers must remember the need for quiet, private spaces. According to a database created by design firm Gensler, encompassing information from more than 90,000 respondents gathered during the past five years, focus work is seen as the most crucial activityone that also requires the majority of worker time.

Design strategies that prioritize collaborative space at the expense of individuals ability to focus have a higher likelihood of backfiring. This continues to be the great debate, and the pendulum is swinging again, says Juhee Cho, Workplace Studio Leader with SmithGroupJJR (www.smithgroupjjr.com). Many people argue that they need acoustical privacy in order to be productive, while others succeed being surrounded by their colleagues, stimulated by their energy.

Ultimately, the Building Team must assess each organizations unique needs, based on such factors as the clients industry, market, corporate culture, demographics, recruitment, and retention. The team should begin by analyzing the work, says Poskanzer. What kinds of tasks do the people address? What kinds of relationships do they have, what do they need, and how do they work with other employees?

In an example of immersive branding, the dimmed ambient lighting, rich colors, and imagery create a video game environment at Blizzard Entertainments Irvine, Calif., headquarters. PHOTO: COURTESY LPA INC.

Achieving an optimal mix of zones involves minimizing interruptions and distractions in private spaces, says Rob Sannella, Regional Leader of Consulting in HOKs Toronto office (www.hok.com). Quiet work areas should not be positioned next to communal areas, and designers should seek out effective acoustical treatments and architectural barriers.

The principles can sometimes be counterintuitive. Weve seen that some higher workstation panels actually increase ambient noise within an open environment, as the occupants feel they have more privacy than they actually do and tend to speak more loudly, says LPAs Thomas. There is a delicate balance between creating critical visual connections and communication, and much needed acoustical privacy within the work environment.

Among the attempted solutions: small phone booth designs developed for companies like Pandora, says Andrew Bartle, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of ABA Studio (www.abastudio.com). His firm designed these private, acoustically isolated focus areas set behind CNC-milled wood slats. In the high-tech industries, we see dense occupancies through open-office environments, but leading companies are sensitive to the need for each individuals personal privacy, he says. This can be accomplished through small private rooms for one- or two-person calls, discussions, and focus workand other spaces with different degrees of privacy.

Employee behavior also affects focus, says JLLs Boucher. For example, workers should be educated to understand that checking voicemail on a speakerphone in an open-plan environment can distract coworkers. By modifying working styles and using alternate spaces when extended conversations are required, employees can help mitigate background noise and support their colleagues focus.

Poskanzer Scotts recent design for Mediacoms new headquarters in Blooming Grove, N.Y., places employees in open areas with individual cubicles or clustered, six-person pods, depending on the nature of their work. The open layout incorporates seated privacy. Partitions are high enough that when employees are seated they are looking at walls; when they stand, they can see the whole office. The Mediacom layout incorporates flexible rooms that can be used as shared offices, as conference areas, or for tasks requiring privacy. The balance between open and closed varies by department.

The open office layout is still valued, in part, for its original benefits. In late 19th- and early 20th-century commercial buildings without modern lighting and air-conditioning, central bullpens helped channel fresh air and daylight deep into the floorplate. These ideas resonate today, but now some clients prefer to place walled, enclosed offices or conference rooms toward the building core and open-plan workstations toward the perimeter, with plenty of window area. Building Teams are extending this approach, which many see as more egalitarian, by ensuring that communal areas also have access to daylight and views.

Consolidating NBCUniversals news operations from various locations into 150,000 sf on the third and fourth floors at 30 Rockefeller Center, New York City, allowed for more efficient operations. The program included open-plan offices, a high-tech presentation room, and multiple cafs. PHOTO: COURTESY B.R. FRIES & ASSOCIATES

Its all about getting the greatest number of people possible as close to the window lines as possible, says David Varner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Vice President, SmithGroupJJR.

Studies establishing the positive relationship between natural light and worker productivity and satisfaction are well known. CBREs Beaudoin also emphasizes daylights proven positive effects on alertness, regulating the bodys circadian rhythm, and minimizing eyestrain and headaches. Increased daylighting should also reduce lighting power densities, but thoughtfully located overhead lighting, and strategic combinations of fixtures, layout, furnishings, and daylight levels, can yield even greater savings, says Varner.

Modularity and flexibility are becoming increasingly important workplace considerations in todays business world. Office users reshuffle the deck frequently to reflect new processes, product development approaches, and corporate structures, says Andrew Franz, RA, founder of Andrew Franz Architect (www.andrewfranz.com). Many of todays younger, green-thinking entrepreneurs are asking for portable furniture and reconfigurable systems so they dont have to throw away expensive interior systems if they move locations.

Many vendors offer modular systems composed of interchangeable parts, including raised flooring, furnishings, and walls. Wireless technology and plug-and-play equipment also support reconfiguration. Often, modular components can be demounted and moved, even to another building entirely.

Modularity applies to the planning process as well, says HOKs Sannella. By making private offices and conference rooms the same size, it is much easier to repurpose space by moving furniture, as opposed to knocking down walls. Small offices can be planned as 10x10-foot modules; two modules can be combined to create a 10x20-foot office. Another option is to use a demountable partition or folding wall to temporarily break up one large office into two small ones.

The ability for all spaces to serve multiple uses allows for a great utilization of space and a reduction of the overall space requirement, says ADDs Killaby.

Flexibility helps offset the difficulty of anticipating clients future workplace needs, even for the short term. Any designer can tell you that the initial program for a design never matches the occupancy at move-in, and the occupancy at move-in never matches the post-occupancy evaluation, says RTKLs Gaffney.

Most modern workplaces incorporate one or more communal areas, as well as meeting rooms, unenclosed breakout areas, and casual seating groups. To make these zones effective, well-planned layouts and furnishings are essential.

The office commons: The new social hub. Ideally incorporating daylighting, outdoor views and, if possible, outdoor access, these areas should have a different vibe than work zones. The spaces may include tables, chairs, comfortable lounge furniture, bar-height tables and stools, coffee service, WiFi, semi-private booths equipped with power for charging devices, writable surfaces, and mobile dividers. The easier it is for employees to move items around, the better.

As the nucleus and social hub, these areas have become the norm in workplace design and play a critical role in increasing cross-fertilization between groups, says JLLs Boucher. The space should be a magnet for people and activities and provide a variety of settings to support collaboration, not just lunchroom-style tables and chairs.

Views of the surrounding countryside, ample daylighting, and open workstations promote productivity and well being at Mediacoms new 110,000-sf headquarters in Blooming Grove, N.Y. PHOTO: COURTESY POSKANZER SKOTT ARCHITECTS

In some cases, the shared functions of copy room, dining area, pantry, and laydown space can be clustered to create a commons or the so-called downtown of an office floor, says JZA+Ds Zucosky. If possible, have one commons where clients and visitors may go and a back-of-house commons strictly for employees.

One advantage afforded by common zones is that coworkers can gather for group meetings and not worry about reserving a conference room. Building Teams should make sure the inevitable noise doesnt interfere with areas set aside for performing quiet focus work. Boundaries and zoning are important, and the pathways into and out of these spaces should be carefully designed to minimize conversations that may continue from the caf on the way back to ones desk, says Janice Barnes, AIA, LEED BD+C, Global Discipline Leader in Planning and Strategies for Perkins+Will New York.

Conference/project rooms: Emphasis on functionality. Defined as dedicated collaboration spaces located near work groups, conference/project rooms with great functionality trump those with fancy finishes and furnishings, according to CBREs research. Furniture should be movable but not necessarily mobile, enabling easy reconfiguration while discouraging relocation via borrowing. These spaces should include lots of writing surfaces, and they should be as ergonomically comfortable as working at ones own desk, says Barry Fries.

Technology is key in these spaces, says LPAs Thomas. Users should be able to access information and content wirelessly, to project from personal devices onto wall-mounted flat screens, and to engage with other team members remotely via videoconferencing or FaceTime.

In general, avoid the temptation to oversize these rooms. JLLs research has found that 75% of meeting rooms are designed for four people or less. Huddle rooms, equipped with technology and display tools, often provide a greater return on investment than larger conference rooms, says Boucher.

Some large rooms may still be required to host bigger group or client meetings, training sessions, or lunch-and-learns. We find it helpful to have the ability to join rooms or open spaces for larger groups or different events, says SmithGroupJJRs Varner. There may also be a need for project rooms or war rooms where teams can camp out for a longer term. Here, collaborative tools are essential, as is storage space for personal belongings and project collateral.

Give special attention to spaces used for client meetings. Its best to put them somewhere that doesnt force clients to traverse the office to reach the meeting room, says Fries. The spaces should appropriately showcase the company and its brands, and should incorporate welcoming features, conveniences, and accessibility for the handicapped and elderly, adds Varner.

Breakout spaces: Spontaneous combustion. Even with flexible arrangements of workstations and offices, breakout spaces are often still desirable. Ideally located where primary circulation aisles converge or just outside conference rooms, they demand some acoustical isolation to prevent noise from bothering nearby employees engaged in focus work. These spaces encourage interaction and spontaneous conversation, and should be designed with mobile and casual furniture, work tools, and technology, says Thomas. Often, breakout areas are furnished with formal lounge seating, and coffee tables that are rarely used. That becomes not only a waste of space but in fact a deterrent to collaboration and communication.

Varner also sees transparency as an important design feature for breakout spaces. Equipping these zones with comfortable seating can provide relief from hours in desk chairs. Increasingly, experts see alternative seating, such as round-topped cushioned stools and even standing desks, as desirable for individual workstations and offices as well, to alleviate back, neck, and leg fatigue.

Companies are embracing employees needs for work-life balance in an attempt to boost satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Yoga classes, walking clubs, bike racks, wellness rooms, and daycare facilities represent just a few of the strategies. Some companies incorporate light recreational amenities such as ping-pong and pool tables as stress relievers. Others are asking volunteer health councils made up of employees to develop fun ways to promote wellness.

If sitting is the new smoking, then we should be thinking about what can be done to support more movement at the office, says Boucher. This might be as simple as encouraging stretching breaks, or active designs that push people to use stairs, says Perkins+Wills Barnes.

In the past, kitchens were located as close to workstations as possible to minimize time spent getting up to refill the water bottle. However, research has shown that walking around during the day is important to employees physical and emotional health. CBREs Los Angeles office was designed with a flight of stairs directing foot traffic through the main collaborative area. We do this to challenge convenience just enough to get our employees moving, collaborating, and taking the stairs, rather than the elevator, says Beaudoin.

Consumerism is increasingly related to job satisfaction on a grander scale. Many of our clients are realizing that an inspiring workplace is just as important as offering a big salary and good benefits, says HOKs Sannella. Many people are drawn to jobs with facilities that are not only inspiring, but fun and comfortable with lots of amenities.

Community gathering spaces, appealing food offerings, workout facilities, outdoor break areas, recreational amenities, modern furnishings, and advanced technology platforms communicate the message that an employer cares for the well-being of employees, which can be a big aid to recruitment and retention.

Boucher points to a recent Oxford Economics study projecting that talent supply will be inadequate to meet demand in North America from now until 2021. Organizations with appealing workplaces will have an edge.

What matters most is making employees feel valued, says Poskanzer. Recognizing that the quality of their lives mattersand letting prospective employees know thatwill always give a company a leg up on the competition.

Organizations are also trying to reinforce a sense of community and loyalty through branding within the workplacea concept thats sometimes literally woven into the fabric of the office furnishings, says JZA+Ds Zucosky. Todays branding schemes are all about creating a memorable, inspiring, and immersive experience.

Branding has become a way of telling the companys storywhat the company is about and what their core principles areand conveying this through the environment, says P+Ws Barnes. Color palettes, furniture, environmental graphics, and built narratives all contribute, says LPAs DAmato.

When working on a corporate headquarters for the Watson Land Co. of Carson, Calif., LPA discovered that the firms history included a 75,000-acre land grant by King Carlos III of Spain, in the late 1700s. Celebrating this important piece of history, the design team had a historic map etched on a 20-foot glass wall running along an open staircase. For Blizzard Entertainments headquarters in Irvine, Calif., LPA used an immersive mix of imagery, materials, and colors to imbue each floor with a video game theme.

A significant and recognizably branded interior can reinforce corporate values and processes while also inspiring the staff, says DAmato. Branding is most effective when it is used to illustrate a narrative while creating a branded lifestyle.

Building Teams can help organizations find clarity through the process of developing a brand and determining how to express it within the built environment. Only when there is clarity can the brand be embodied in the clients architecture and interiors.

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practice veneering on less visible side panel let putty dry and sand lightly to remove excess Reface Sides, Drawers and Doors with Veneer and Stain

Start by removing the cabinet doors, drawers and all hardware. Flat-front doors and drawers are easily refaced, but if yours have raised panels, routed profiles or other architectural detailing, you can opt to buy new unfinished doors and drawers and stain them along with your cabinets.

Sand the side and front surfaces of the old cabinets. Its not necessary to sand off all the old finish, just rough it up so the new wood veneer will adhere properly.

Practice your veneering technique on less-visible areas first, such as on a side panel. Apply a thin film of wood glue to the cabinet surface and use a nail gun with 5/8-inch brads to fix the veneer panel in place. Adjust the nailer to sink the brad heads just below the veneer surface. Nail from top to bottom to avoid creating a bubble in the middle of the panel (Image 1).

When all side panels are in place, use a block plane to trim the veneer edges flush with the old cabinet faces.

Apply veneer to the cabinet fronts. Veneer all of the horizontal areas and rails first, then use a sharp razor knife to cut in the pieces for the vertical stiles. When complete, trim all intersecting edges and corners flush with the sides. Next, reface the cabinet doors, following the same procedure. You can save time on this step by using matching wood veneer tape on the door edges; veneer tape is easily applied using a hot clothes iron to activate the pre-glued backing.

Fill all brad holes with wood putty colored to match your intended stain color. Let it dry and sand lightly to remove excess (Image 2). Use a sanding block to evenly distribute pressure and avoid gouges and indentations.

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