“You want to get as much light as possible into the house—it’s both a necessity and an opportunity. But you’ve got to be mindful. Too much sunlight can cause glare, make a room too hot, or fade your rugs. That’s why window treatments are something you always have to think about.”
“Our polished concrete floor helps us in more scenarios than we probably realize with additional business. It presents this plant well. We’ve had wonderful, wonderful feedback.”
“I love how quick the air conditioner works. You just turn it on and it cools or warms the place inmediately,” says resident Leslie Cook. “It has made life much more comfortable.”
“Wood flooring can expand and contract, affecting durability and surface quality,” said Gary Staso, Director of Construction for American Eagle Outfitters. “Compared to primarily all-wooden flooring, I put concrete in. I don’t have to worry about it.”
“The beauty of working with universities like USC is they want long-term, maintenance- free buildings. And they are willing to pay a premium for lasting materials.”