Monday, October 22, 2012

RULON INTERNATIONAL

Since ceiling can be tricking or confusing when it comes to design options, Rulon Ceiling and Canopy System was one of the interesting vendors at the ASID/IIDA'S Design Expo 2012 at TTU. They have nine different products that can fit the designer needs of adding some interesting elements to ceilings and walls.


1- Linear


2- Panel Grilles

3- Cubes

4- Curvalon (custom shaped wood veneered panels)

5- Aluratone ( Acoustical wood veneered panels)
-University of Kentucky- 

6- Flat veneered panels
That's the break-room ceiling of the company itself! 

7- Squares

8- Accent beams

9- Plasline & plasline woodgrain

The panels are easy to install and maintain, some of it can even be handled by one person because of the light weight and the easy installation instructions. moreover, for each product there are variety of wood choices and colors.

Their website is really cool and full of information. Some of the prizes they have won and the green projects that they accomplished are listed in there too. www.rulonco.com


Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The application of Fabric


Furniture around Texas Tech Campus varies in the used materials between fabrics and solid materials such as wood and metal. Fabrics are used in chairs upholstery, draperies, wall panels, floorings, and walls covering. this design application can soften the space and give it more intimacy and cosiness. 


An upholstered chair with polyester and treated leather which makes it comfortable and easy to maintain


another example of chairs around campus with a solid wood surface


Flooring application with vinyl and carpet to divide spaces and circulation areas




Draperies around the campus have bright colors which reflect more light into the space, besides the durable selection of materials


5 feet wall panel to provide openness while maintaining a level of privacy and noise reduction