Spring is coming, and so is outdoor furniture. Finally, the sun will be bright enough and temperatures warm enough to enjoy lunch outside, surrounded by natural light and blooming flowers. Outdoor furniture hits its all-time popularity level in the spring, but finding a furniture material that...
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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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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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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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Modularity first made its way into the world in the 1930s, with Albert Farewell Bemis’ architectural theories. It has since been adopted and applied to a variety of industries, including computer programming, biology, mathematics and industrial design. There are many benefits of modular products, including their quicker...
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Five knuckle hinges are standard in commercial, laminate casework, but such hardware isn't effective in the long run. Over time, the connection between the hinge and the cabinet fails, screws come loose and drawers and doors detach. At Shield, we don't believe in building products that...
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Modularity first made its way into the world in the 1930s, with Albert Farewell Bemis' architectural theories. It has since been adopted and applied to a variety of industries, including computer programming, biology, mathematics and industrial design. There are many benefits of modular products, including...
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White isn't the new black, but it's pretty close. Easily accessorized, clean and space enhancing, white is a great color for many environments. If you couldn't tell from our work, we love white—especially white casework. There are a lot of reasons for our love of this...
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You know solid surface is thick, strong and completely nonporous, but you may be wondering, "Is solid surface heavy?" A material so durable and strong must have some drawback. Wouldn't a product constructed entirely of this material weigh quite a bit?The answer is yes. Solid surface is...
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