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10 things to know about Universal Design
Universal Design is used to describe an environment that is designed in a way that everyone can access, understand and use it as safely as possible, regardless of their age, capacity or disability. An environment, including any building, product or service present,...
Venetian blinds and double glazing Venetian blinds: between design and technology
Venetian blinds are a specific type of blinds made of a series of rigid, horizontal slats produced of different materials and widths. Vertical ropes hold slats in place, and these slats can be lifted, lowered and orientated with a mechanism that can be both manual and...
Window treatments for hotels: how to choose the right one for you
The choice of window treatments for a hotel needs to go hand in hand with the style of decor and the overall design of the establishment we take in consideration. Afterall tourist accommodations need to provide visitors with a relaxing environment where to spend hours...
Neuro-architecture: how to design a stimulating space
At first sight, neuroscience and architecture might look like very different fields. However, with the right approach, it becomes clear how they can be mutually beneficial to each other. Traditionally, architecture is based on observation and intuition whilst...
How to build a sustainable Smart Home
Concepts like renewable energies, environmental sustainability, living comfort and green building are used more and more frequently nowadays, so let's take a look at what these concepts mean in the context of a Smart Home. A sustainable Smart Home is an architectural...
3 alternatives to traditional curtains
Traditional fabric curtains are becoming less and less suitable for a modern, intense and fast-paced style of living. We rarely find time to take down curtains, clean them, iron them and eventually put them back up, even if it becomes necessary due to the accumulation...
How to combine curtains with furnishings
The curtains have the task of guaranteeing privacy and isolation to your home, but they are not limited to this, because they impact conspicuously on the atmosphere of a room. For this reason, combining curtains with furnishings, through a careful choice of fabric,...
How to take measurements for home curtains
Taking measurements for the curtains, to proceed with their subsequent fixing, is a delicate procedure, often complex, to the point that the majority of preople entrust to professionals, specialized in this type of work. In fact, we must admit that in absence of...
Sound absorbing curtains: what they are and how they work
Sound-absorbing curtains are the simplest remedy for unwanted sounds that disturb the tranquility of your home. They are not the definitive solution to block all the noise coming from outside, however they manage to absorb the sounds, reducing both the reverberation...
Venetian blinds for interiors: a purchasing guide
In this article, we want to offer an overview of Venetian blinds, and help to make the right choices with this purchasing guide. Read it now!