Global warming has been part of a public conversation for years, but it's lately become much less of a two-sided debate. Amidst increasing evidence of climate change, the push for sustainable practices has risen, especially in architecture. But it's not just buildings that are designed with...
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In the comparison of building materials that we have made many times over, solid surface routinely outranks popular materials such as plastic laminates, wood and stainless steel. Solid surface's many advantages make it a prime option for healthcare environments, locker rooms, commercial spaces, restaurants and...
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You're probably aware that, at Shield, we do a lot of custom work, whether that means customizing one of our already-engineered products or figuring out how to build a completely new one. Thus, we have a specific process for desks and custom work. It's pretty...
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An overnight stay in a hospital is vastly different than an overnight stay in a hotel, but both facilities face many of the same demands, including high traffic and exposure to germs and bacteria. Both must create an aesthetically pleasing environment that meets individual needs while...
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Some of the best and most successful companies have mastered the art of paying close attention to every single detail of their business and their product. Scuff marks are sanded and smoothed. Employees are always kind and helpful. No question goes unanswered and no complaint...
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We are excited to announce that the Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus Gift Shop won the AIA KC People's Choice Award! Shield manufactured solid surface fins to match and support the wavy architectural details of the room as a whole, and we worked with BRR Architecture...
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