Our most loyal readers of our blog have already noticed that, a few days ago, we launched our new website. After many months, first compiling and studying all your suggestions and our notes, and then designing each section of the new site, today, we can finally announce that we have a new website: www.spigogroup.com The first thing you will discover is the renewal of the brand's image and logo in which the term Spigo is now highlighted, adding the phrase ‘Signature Spanish wood’. We also wanted to provide quick and easy access to information on our leading Spigoacustic, Spigotec, Spigoline and Spigoplank brands of acoustic wood panels and cladding right from the start. We emphasise the business relationship with our customers, who trust us so much, narrating our history and also with pictures, so you can give us a face. And we make it easier to get price quotes through our renewed Request a Quote online tool, to which we respond in less than 48 hours. We offer more information than ever on each brand and product, and we have improved and simplified the way to access it intuitively, using icons to allow you to quickly narrow down your search by brand, system and, finally, by model. We have also included a new and convenient Product Finder and a new Documentation Centre fully accessible and free of charge. Of course, we maintain and have improved the Professionals Area with more technical information for installations and Presto prescription catalogues, as well as our blog and the Projects section, fully updated with photos and relevant information (application, materials used, etc.) about projects and trends in decorative acoustics. What do you think? We hope you like it. If you miss anything or have any suggestions for improving it, please write to marketing@spigogroup.com. If you liked this post about we have a new website, you may also be interested in: - Request a quotation for acoustic panels and wood panelling - Interior design of hotels: the importance of acoustics in hotel reception areas - The importance of meeting lead times for interior design projects - Wood slat acoustic panels for increased acoustic comfort
Today we bring you the five most advanced AI tools for architects: five examples of how artificial intelligence and architecture have joined paths for good. And please remember that, when you use these tools and you need the technical data of the acoustic panels, interior cladding or any of the Spigogroup wood solutions, all you need to do is visit www.spigogroup.com or ask us at comercial@spigogroup.com. ARCHITEChTURES ARCHITEChTURES is a powerful building design platform based on Generative AI. It quickly designs buildings according to geographical conditions and climate, adapting to the budget and previous needs of each client and allowing the download of an initial standardised BIM model from which to continue with your traditional work. www.architechtures.com/es ARCHITEChTURES AI-Powered Building Design 2023 from Architechtures on Vimeo. Sidewalk Labs Sidewalk Labs is one of the best artificial intelligence tools for urban planning. It is the brainchild of Google. It combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and sensor technologies to optimise the performance of a building and its environment: energy efficiency, comfort and safety, traffic patterns, air quality, noise levels... www.sidewalklabs.com arkdesign.ai This AI allows you to optimise a building's design leveraging architectural design metadata, taking into account density and searching for the most cost-effective configurations among infinite variations. www.arkdesign.ai BricsCAD BIM This is an assisted BIM tool that improves the design process, promotes collaboration between architects and ensures the delivery of high quality buildings. www.bricsys.com/es-es/bricscad-bim Autodesk Forma Autodesk Forma harnesses the power of AI to simulate the implications of various design decisions on critical factors such as energy consumption, traffic flow and air quality, helping to create more sustainable and liveable projects. www.autodesk.es If you liked this post about AI tools for architects, you may also be interested in: - Installation of solid wood slat cladding using the GRID system - Wood ceilings for wineries: tradition and modernity in the great temples of wine - Why is wood one of the best materials for decorating and constructing buildings? - Definition of acoustic conditioning and soundproofing, what is the difference?
Yes, our next decorative project could include interior cladding and acoustic panels in Pantone Peach Fuzz 13-1023, the Colour of the Year in 2024. But also, Viva Magenta 18-1750, which was the Colour of the Year in 2023, Very Peri 17-3938 (2022) or Very Peri 17-3938 + Illuminating 13-0647 (both 2021). We can lacquer our wood solutions from the Spigogroup catalogues in any reference from the RAL, PANTONE and NCS colour charts. This means we can always be up to date and that we can offer any colour that suits a project, whether for corporate indications or simply, out of creative impulse. These are some of the Spigogroup decorative and architectural acoustic elements that we can customize with the color we want, also with Pantone Peach Fuzz 13-1023, Color of the Year 2024, or its equivalents in the RAL or NCS color charts. Acoustic panels and wood cladding with sound-absorbing capacity from the Spigotec and Spigoacustic families. Perfect for keeping reverberation at bay and achieving the acoustic comfort we need. Sports furniture from the Spigocompac family. The phenolic panel with which we manufacture benches, dividers, lockers and phenolic cabins can also be customized with the color we want. Spigoline solid wood slat cladding, both on ceilings and walls, where we can choose the color that we like the most, in this case from the RAL chart. Spigodoor wood doors, and not only the simplest entry doors, but also technical doors such as acoustic doors or fire doors that can have finishes with any PANTONE, RAL or NCS reference. If you liked this post about Pantone Peach Fuzz 13-1023 acoustic panels, you may also be interested in: - 21 Articles on acoustic conditioning and insulation with wood - Ecological panels with SPIGOLINE PET slats: Solid slats or MDF slats? - Restaurant décor: the 3 mistakes you can’t make in 2024 - The importance of acoustics in coliving or cohousing
Today we will answer the question: What are accessible wood ceilings? Accessible ceilings allow you to take any panel out and put it in again as many times as you want. This feature is ideal when you want to add to complements to the false ceiling, such as air vents, fire or safety detectors, downlights, speakers, or when you have to access the main ceiling. As architectural and decorative demands evolve, accessible ceilings have emerged as a versatile solution to address multiple needs in living and commercial spaces. These are some of the reasons for their success: Acoustic comfort One of the main advantages of the use of accessible wood ceilings is that they can be made with wood acoustic panels or tiles that help to control the reverberation of a room, providing the necessary acoustic comfort for the correct hearing of speeches, musical performances or simple work conversations. Wood Wood is the construction and decorative material par excellence and is widely used in the installation of accessible ceilings. It brings warmth and elegance turning any space into an enticing cosy place. Concealing installations Accessible wood ceilings are false ceilings that provide a space between the suspended ceiling and the original ceiling (plenum) that can be used for ventilation ducts and electrical or fibre optic wiring. Sustainability Furthermore, sustainable wood panels, like the ones manufactured by Spigogroup, have PEFC and FSC certifications. In addition, suspended ceilings reduce the volume of air that needs to be conditioned, thereby reducing the room’s energy consumption. These certifications guarantee that the wood used comes from sustainably managed forests and that the wood panel has also been prepared by a manufacturer who guarantees that a PEFC or FSC chain of custody system is maintained right through to the end product. If you liked this post about accessible wood ceilings, you may also be interested in: - Installation of solid wood slat cladding using the GRID system - Wood ceilings for wineries: tradition and modernity in the great temples of wine - Why is wood one of the best materials for decorating and constructing buildings? - Definition of acoustic conditioning and soundproofing, what is the difference?