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44 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 2 Walls & Ceilings cannot. They also lower concentrations of dust, fungal spores, and airborne bacteria. The air quality of a space with a Nedlaw Living Walls system is as good as – or better than – similar indoor spaces relying on traditional ventilation systems." He adds going natural has its rewards. "In practice, our active Living Walls have been shown to use only 20 percent of the heating/ cooling energy of a con- ventional HVAC system. That's why Nedlaw Living Walls are involved in many LEED-designated projects." Studies show that people perform better in spaces with improved air quality. Greater productivity and lower absenteeism have been linked to the presence of live plants. Research has shown that incorporating biophilic design features like a living wall into health-care facilities can enhance patient recovery and reduce the need for pain medication. "Using science originally developed for space habitation, Dr. Alan Darlington commercialized this biofilter system. Through years of research and system refinement, Nedlaw today offers a groundbreaking level of 'green' to a design community seeking biophilic design solutions and a building industry hungry for energy-saving technology," says Smith. "Our Living Wall biofilters efficiently, and entirely naturally, heal indoor spaces and carry a significant energy load." INTERIOR WALLS & CEILINGS Sound Solutions Architectural Products have a variety of stylish wall applica- tions to fit any customer's needs with both exterior and interior solutions. Sourcing products from North American and European manufacturers, Sound Solutions works with designers, architects, and contractors for projects ranging from universities to hospitals to concert halls and residences. The interior products include wood, metal, fabric, and specialty options such as ultra-thin concrete overlays that produce a hand-crafted look. For the wood cat- egory, Sound Solutions offers Prodema ProdIn, 9Wood, and Tectum, each with a unique look. Natural wood is used in the cladding selection for Prodin. The veneer panels can be used for walls, ceilings, and flooring for a complete look, and are available in several wood species, colours, and thicknesses. The 9Wood selections are designed into suspended wood ceilings, using a choice of wood species. The finished projects range from linear ceilings to waves, or acoustic planks and tiles. Tectum Inc. has been manufacturing acoustic panels since 1949, and currently supplies products with a 0-25 flame spread rating under the CAN/ ULC-S102 classification. They are available in natural, white, or custom painted finishes and have been used for not only interior wall panels, but also ceilings, hanging baffles, and cloud panels. Projects using the Wood selections from Sound Solutions include the Fraser Mustard Early Learning Academy, in Toronto, who chose Tectum; Nordstrom in the Chinook Centre in Calgary, who installed 9Wood; and 45 Balliol Street in Toronto that used 9Wood Ceiling Systems. DRY WALL CGC Sheetrock Brand Setting-Type Drywall Compounds has made a mark in the construction world with its one-day drywall finishing. Used in both interior and exterior applications, the drywall allows for same-day joint finishing, which can often be completed the following day. Unaffected by extreme humid- ity, the CGC Sheetrock is ideal for heavy fills and provide low shrinkage and superior bond. For use in schools, offices, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and institutions, CGCs Micore 160 Mineral Fiber Board gives superior performance over standard particle board. Being 50 percent lighter than particle board, it is ideal for handling, with the benefit of lower shipping rates. Available in ³⁄8-inch, ½-inch, 5⁄8-inch and ³⁄8-inch, the Micore 160 Mineral Fiber Board laminates easily to other products, and cuts quickly for precision installation. One feature application of the variety of CGC products was done at the University of British Columbia (UBC) when the Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode X, the Sheetrock Brand Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough, and the Sheetrock Brand Mold Tough Panels Firecode were incorporated into the tallest mass timber building in the world. By using approximately 1.1-million square feet of USG Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode X, the building weighed almost .5 million pounds less than standard sheetrock. One of the feature benefits of using this product is to achieve the one- and two-hour fire rating for the complete wood structure. A YOUR CHOICE FOR DRYWALL, FIRE SPRAY, FOAM SPRAY, PLASTER, ACOUSTICS PANELS & STRETCH CEILING 819-775-9844 www.groupemayer.com Acoustique.indd 1 Acoustique.indd 1 2022-11-15 9:09 AM 2022-11-15 9:09 AM