Innovative architectural designs improve the interior of your commercial space, creating a welcoming environment for your clients. Molding and panel solutions are great tools to help you create an elevated space while staying on budget. Furthermore, these solutions are part of a change toward sustainable interior design. Learn more about sustainable design, molding, and panel solutions below.
What is Sustainable Design?
The introduction of sustainable interior design is a growing concept, especially for commercial spaces. It seeks to reduce waste and the impact on the environment through the use of recycled materials and energy-efficient appliances and lights. However, sustainable design is not simply a checklist; instead, it is the ongoing commitment to consider and reduce environmental impact. This includes considering what will happen to the materials if they are removed later on. Overall, sustainable design considers the economic and environmental health of a building and situation to reduce future impact. The entire movement aims to reduce waste, minimize energy consumption, reduce the environmental impact, and enhance the experience in the final environment.
Sustainable Design Considerations for Commercial Builds
When upgrading or building a commercial space, some important factors to consider include the following.
Make a Life Cycle Assessment
A life cycle assessment helps you to consider the overall environmental impact of the materials, products, and technologies being utilized. The assessment helps designers and building owners to understand the various environmental impacts, from sourcing, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life disposal of materials.
Source Products Responsibly
Ensuring your materials are responsibly sourced is a crucial step in sustainable design practices. Consider where the materials are coming from and how they are manufactured. Also, consider where products are made and how they will be transported.
How Parkland Performance Panels Meet Sustainable Design Needs
Parkland Performance offers a range of wall and ceiling panel options for commercial spaces, with many made from recycled materials. These panels come in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and types to ensure there is always a product that meets your needs. In particular, DURO-LAM™ is a great solution to elevate the interior design of your commercial space while meeting sustainable design needs. Furthermore, the DURO-LAM™ panels offer structural strength while providing a clean, durable, and easy-to-clean surface. Other benefits of these panels include:
Fire Retardant
The Parkland Performance DURO-LAM™ wall panels have a Class C Fire Rating. Additionally, a Class A Fire-Rated laminate is also available as per the ASTM E-84.
High Light Reflectivity
DURO-LAM™ brightens surroundings and reduces the amount of lighting necessary in the space. This is due to the high reflectivity of the laminated PLAS-TEX® finish.
Chemical Resistant
DURO-LAM™ is perfect for high-traffic areas that require frequent cleaning. The laminate finish is impervious to the majority of chemicals and can be cleaned with any cleaner without worrying about damage. Corrosive environments will also have no impact on the color, as the laminate will not yellow or fade. Finally, DURO-LAM™ is unaffected by petroleum products.
Easy Installation
DURO-LAM™ and other wall panel options from Parkland Performance are easy to install using the specially designed adhesive options. There are also molding options available to create a seamless finish. Panel sizes are designed with easy installation in mind, ensuring no bowing or flexing between studs. For those looking for a completely waterproof panel solution, simply use silicone caulk to seal the joints between panels.
Colors and Finishes
Wall panels from Parkland Performance come in a variety of finishes and colors. DURO-LAM™ is available in white and almond in the following textures: matte, cracked-ice, and silk. Just note that almond panels require a minimum order quantity.
Elevating the interior of your commercial space, while being environmentally conscious, is simple and affordable with Parkland Performance. Visit their website today to look at the variety of wall panels available and choose the best one for your business needs.
Parkland Performance in Middlebury, Indiana, is proud to offer high-quality, environmentally friendly wall, ceiling, and flooring options for commercial and residential needs. Their commitment to quality and customer service is outstanding, giving you peace of mind throughout the building process.