“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.”
“We protected the library for another hundred, two hundred years.”
“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.”
“The first time that I walked in and saw the light, I loved it. It was so refreshing. I felt good immediately.”
“In terms of avoiding the transfer between spaces, you can’t do better than PTAC. It’s just a zone unit.”
“Everywhere you are in the house, you’re just one window or one view away from the exterior.”
“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.”
“Even at night, you can see the moonlight coming through them… like the lights are on.”
“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.”