Archive | May, 2012

Sustainable Hospital Building Solutions: Photoluminescent Products

A medical building has numerous elements to consider when desiring to make eco-friendly changes. Specific design features are required by law to ensure the environment is safe for patients. Additional regulations apply in regards to egress, occupancy, and medical practices. Deciding on a method for improving sustainability in a medical oriented structure can prove to [...]

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Is Your Director of Sustainability Considering Green Exit Signs?

Sustainability has become a large topic among every industry as the concern about environmental protection increases among individuals. As a building or property owner, it is important to not only to improve your bottom line, but also to incorporate eco-friendly concepts. A director of sustainability is responsible for selecting products and practices that foster responsible [...]

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Does Your Facilities Manager Know About Photoluminescent Exit Signs?

A facilities manager is responsible for coordinating services or items necessary for safe and proficient building operation. Maintenance is considered to be a core management function with these additional responsibilities being part of the job description: Occupational Health Occupational Safety Fire Safety Security System Maintenance Statutory Testing Periodic Inspections Operational Tasks Your facility manager must [...]

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Self Luminous Exit Signs for School Buildings

Self luminous products have the ability to “glow-in-the-dark” by storing energy acquired from surrounding ambient light and then emitting it when typical lighting sources are not present. Quality of used materials along with the product design determines how long the supplied glow lasts.  Some items can remain visible for many hours with visibility slowly tapering [...]

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University Building Sustainability and Photoluminescent Exit Signs

Sustainable or environmental design is gaining dedicated commitment among higher learning facilities desiring to create an eco-friendly campus atmosphere. The concept entails planning out structural or physical objects to meet society and economic needs while maintaining ecological resources for the use of later generations. Eliminating the total impact of resource use on the environment is [...]

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Photoluminescent Hospital Exit Signs & Sustainability

Photoluminescent Hospital Exit Signs & Sustainability A hospital environment has specific necessities to ensure each patient receives the best care. The measures put into place to protect individuals in the event of an emergency are equally important. Your health care facility is required by law to appropriately sign each: Exit Point Safety Area Egress Path [...]

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