Clean air does not harm the environment nor does it cause a trigger of health issues. Building materials like terrazzo are beneficial for new construction and restoration projects seeking to improve overall indoor air quality. The repercussions of poor air quality Breathing in low-quality air can be detrimental to us all. It can lead to [...]
A goal of any school is to provide the best education for its students. Schools find ways to build functional spaces, but also look into ways to increase student engagement through design. Today schools are more than just buildings. They are viewed as a community. Good design can facilitate a sense of belonging. By having [...]
The newly renovated Miller Theater opened its doors to the public after three decades of vacancy. Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo worked with construction company The Chistman Company and Lord Aeck & Sargent Architects to repolish the existing terrazzo floor found by the theater's entrance. The renovation project, located in Augusta, Georgia, spanned more than seven years and [...]
Article by Alicia Hoisington, Healthcare Design Magazine. See original article here: Community Service: Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Focuses On Wellness Thibodaux Regional Medical Center’s new wellness center in Thibodaux, La., was built with the goal of making its community healthier. The rural area of about 15,000 people ranks as the most obese in the nation, [...]
Article by Jamie Gwaltney, Charlotte Observer. Read the original article here: Charlotte has dozens of tiny libraries across the city. Campers are adding more. More colorful miniature libraries will be popping up around Charlotte, thanks to the efforts of one summer camp. The tiny structures found in neighborhoods hold dozens of books that anyone can [...]
Article by Richard Bilbao - Senior staff writer, Orlando Business Journal. See original article: Fancy floors: Mango's Tropical Cafe shares new design feature Mango's Tropical Cafe wants to be the most colorful place on International Drive, something even its fancy floor will showcase. The venues' owner, Joshua Wallack, sent me a picture of the terrazzo flooring guests can [...]
Terrazzo continues to emerge onto the scene in 2017, becoming a building material trend for construction projects around the world. Terrazzo will continue to remain popular amongst architects and building professionals next year. Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo will cover some of this year's terrazzo highlights as well as showcase some of our projects completed in educational, commercial, [...]
Going to the zoo is a fun trip for the whole family. Nowhere else will you see exotic animals from all around the world. There's so much to see - from giraffes, lions, polar bears, and more. This is one trip that is sure to create lasting memories. Today the North Carolina Zoo is the [...]
Lobbies have transformed over the years. No longer do lobbies serve as a waiting area for guests. Instead, lobbies have become a centerpiece of the customer experience - creating a first and lasting impression through modern design. Hotels especially have used design elements over the years to create a space that not only impresses its visitors but [...]
Moisture mitigation is a process that reduces the negative impacts of excess water transpiring from a concrete slab. It's an important issue that occurs in many flooring options, especially terrazzo. In an age where construction projects are fast-tracked, moisture-related issues are arising. And the results are not pretty. Moisture can lead to problems later in [...]
