NxtWall, a leading manufacturer of quality architectural demountable walls, is pleased to announce the release of its new 2018 View Series and Flex Series product brochures. Each will focus in-depth on their respective product lines displaying new photos in multiple settings. Perfect for generating creative problem-solving ideas and visual inspiration for the many projects 2018 will hold. Whether you are looking for the sleek elegances of the View Series or the functionality of the Flex Series, NxtWall provides stylish architectural wall products that offer unlimited opportunities to achieve the look you want– at a price you can afford.

 
NxtWall’s stylish architectural wall products offer unlimited opportunities to expand and redesign. With sustainability as our driving force, NxtWall has devised a component-based system with zero waste. NxtWall’s two distinct product lines; View Series and Flex Series, are integratable, versatile and completely demountable. 100% reconfigurable and up to 100% recyclable, our products will meet all your needs.

View Series Glass Walls Brochure

NxtWall’s View Series offers a seamless and clean design using either clear tempered, laminated or specialty glass. Scalable to fit, NxtWall architectural wall solutions can adapt to any situation with endless substrates, hardware and door options. This simple yet sophisticated architectural wall solution is an aesthetically superior choice for your workspace.

Flex Series Architectural Walls Brochure

NxtWall’s Flex Series allows you to change the height, material, and finishes at any time. Clean lines and user focused designs offers endless customization. Combine solid panels, glass panels, tackable fabric board or white board or get creative with nearly any material or design imaginable. Integrate style with both power and technology with the Flex Series Architectural Wall System.

Product: View Series
Wall Frame Finish: MS Silver
Market: Higher Education
Door Type: Aluminum Framed Glass Swing Door
Description: Clear Tempered Full Height Glass with Privacy Film Strip and Glass Wingback Sidewall

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Office environments today need to be flexible, free flowing and fun! A place that is dynamic and scalable; ready to grow or shrink as work patterns dictate. Employees want a work environment that is both collaborative, and at times, private. Employers want a work environment that not only increases worker productivity, but also decreases worker turnover rates. NxtWall reconfigurable demountable wall systems are the perfect answer.

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It All Begins with Great Design…

 
NxtWall demountable architectural wall systems really work! NxtWall provides great design that not only looks good, but is functional. Because each project is unique, we provide drawings which include a 3-D rendering to help visualize the space, as well as drawing plans and elevations so that you can see each individual wall and its specifications. Also included in the quote request packet is a firm detailed proposal. When available, we’ll even provide value engineered options or even upgrades such as double pane to strengthen STC ratings. Tim Gunter, NxtWall’s in-house design team leader loves his job! Gunter proudly explained, “My design team handles each quote request with the utmost importance – from a small office conversion to a massive 10+ floor elaborate buildout, our designers are there to make sure it is exactly what you want and meets your specific needs.”

3D Rendering Drawings

3-Dimensional Rendering Drawings are provided to help the customer visualize the wall project more effectively within their space.

Elevations and Plan Drawings

Nxtwall’s design team provides both Elevation drawings (side view) and Plan Drawings (top view) to provide the customer with information such as the  specific wall locations in a project and specifications such as wall substrates, heights, and lengths.

Misc, Callout, and Detail Drawings

These types of drawings may be included by NxtWall’s design team as a way to provide more detail on a specific wall section, install condition, or door layout.

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FLEXIBLE & FUNCTIONAL

NxtWall modular wall systems create the perfect environment for success.

NxtWall’s stylish architectural wall products offer unlimited opportunities to create the perfect environment. Clean lines and user focused designs, NxtWall Architectural Wall Systems offer endless customization. Functional and flexible NxtWall combines solid or glass panels for work space design solutions. Add a tackable fabric board or white board or get creative with nearly any material or design imaginable. NxtWall’s two distinct product lines are integratable, versatile and completely demountable. 100% reconfigurable and up to 100% recyclable.

NxtWall Case Study – Banner Bank Building:

The Banner Bank Building is Idaho’s first multi-tenant office building to be certified with a LEED PLATINUM Certification. The Banner Bank Building occupies eleven stories at one of the city’s premier downtown addresses. This business center hosts 180,000 square feet of office and retail space. It was designed to provide owners and tenants with the most functional, comfortable, and economical workspace a modern building can offer. The sustainable design and energy efficiency make the Banner Bank Building one of the most modern office spaces in the Pacific Northwest.

The Challenge: In the last ten years, 57% of Banner Bank Building has been reconfigured. With the need for extreme flexibility, Gary Christensen, CEO of the Christensen Corporation, wanted to find a wall system that could be reconfigured fast and with minimal interruption. He was looking for a wall system that could be used to insure office space is both good-looking and flexible to meet the needs of the tenant and landlords in a fast and efficient manner.

The Solution: The Christensen Corporation chose the NxtWall Flex Series demountable modular wall system for its reusablility and long-term cost savings. When comparing NxtWall demountable wall systems to conventional drywall constructed walls, a common misconception is that demountable walls are more expensive. Although demountable walls initially can cost more per linear foot than standard construction, the cost is offset by reduced build-out time and an accelerated depreciation in Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code. Now all Banner Bank’s interior walls are modular, so they are flexible, yet private. They offer the same sound attenuation as drywall construction and they promote building material conservation while allowing users to easily reconfigure office designs as needs change.

Control costs with NxtWall Architectural Wall Systems. Our demountable walls not only fit your budget, but also your changing building needs. NxtWall modular wall systems are fast and easy to install – perfect for a quick office reconfiguration. Up to 100% of your existing NxtWall wall system can be reused. Reconfiguration of your office space can be done overnight with minimal work stoppages. NxtWall modular wall systems are functional, flexible and maintains the fastest production lead times in the architectural wall industry. We also pride ourselves on friendly customer service. Please call today or learn more about how to order NxtWall modular wall systems.

NxtWall Benefits:

• Inexpensive alternative to drywall – options available with lower first-cost pricing compared to drywall standard construction methods
• Control Costs / Affordable
• Quality Product
• Section 179 Tax Depreciation Incentive
• Fast, Clean Installation
• Changes from solid panels, to glass, to acoustical tackable fabric, to whiteboards are seamless and quick
• Acoustical panels available for sound management
• A single trade can install NxtWall from start to finish, as opposed to the extended schedules that come with standard construction methods
• Durable and easy maintenance
• Fastest lead time in the demountable wall industry with a 3-5 week standard lead time

NxtWall Applications:

• Conference Rooms
• Co-working Offices
• Private Offices
• Fitness Rooms
• Reception Areas
• Break Rooms
• Game Rooms
• Collaboration / Breakout Rooms
• Mail Rooms
• Privacy Walls
• Demising Walls
• Temporary Walls
• Retail Walls
• Full Glass Partitions
• Storage and Filing Rooms
• The Possibilities are Endless!

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SPEED!

One of the many reasons to choose NxtWall demountable wall systems for your next project.

NxtWall demountable wall systems are fast! At every level, from concept to shipment, NxtWall has the fastest lead times in the demountable wall industry. Quotes will be returned within 2-3 business days and the standard lead time for shipments is 3-5 weeks. Avoid the 6-14 week lead times you’ll see with the other demountable wall companies. NxtWall’s fast lead times make NxtWall a clear choice for your next demountable wall project.

Not only are our wall systems fast to ship, they are also easy to install – perfect for a quick office reconfiguration or an economic alternative to standard drywall construction. NxtWall demountable wall systems only require a single trade installer who can take the project from start to finish. NxtWall makes it easy! Reconfiguring your office space can be done overnight with minimal work stoppages.

When the American International School of Utah (AISU) which serves grades K-12, opened its doors, in the fall of 2015, it featured an indoor community center stretching half a block, glass walled study rooms, and a 1200-seat performing arts auditorium. There were two major challenges facing AISU. The first was a need to segment the large community center. The original building design featured a vast expanse of space but when converted to a school this design feature was not practical. The common area needed to be enclosed but there were budget constraints. The second challenge was timing. There was an extremely small window, from June 15th to August 1st, to install this project. AISU needed an architectural wall system – at a competitive price – with a quick delivery and fast installation schedule.

NxtWall to the rescue! Our Flex Series of demountable walls was the answer. Mark Smith, Principal and Chief Administrative Officer stated, “The customer experience with NxtWall was great. We weren’t using an architect and the NxtWall design staff was a great help with very fast turnaround. We delayed and delayed on our side getting the funding decision finalized but NxtWall was still able to meet our deadline of being ready when school started.”

NxtWall’s in-house design team leader, Tim Gunter, said “the AISU project was challenging but ultimately rewarding when the outcome turned out so well”. Tim took an idea and created a viable project within AISU’s budget. The flexibility and speed of installation was another factor that sold the job. NxtWall not only delivered the components in a fast turnaround time but the demountable wall system flexibility adapted to the design needs and was installed well before their deadline.

Today’s workspaces demand responsiveness to changing technology and an improved utility of the space. The office space of the 21st century needs are changing; from privacy to collaboration, professionalism to eccentricity or low tech to high tech – all in the need for a productive and healthy environment for a new generation of workers.

NxtWall is unlike any other wall company on the market today. Our unique approach delivers a floor-to-ceiling wall solution that is not simply designed and made for today’s spaces like the “unitized” or “pre-manufactured” demountable wall systems of the past. NxtWall Demountable Wall Systems are “field adaptable” and use a simplified framing approach, creating a demountable wall system with extreme flexibility and fast to construct.

You can easily partition off an interior space without compromising quality or aesthetics, and our clerestory interior walls allow natural light in. Our modular wall partitions are easily moveable so you can reconfigure your office space with minimal downtime. Because our office walls are removable, they are a cost effective and easy way to remodel office space. Decrease the square footage of office space in a room quickly or add components to reconfigure the design for minimal cost.

The NxtWall team is committed to listening to its customers and delivering architectural product solutions that are always fast, always affordable… Always your next wall.

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Does your work space promote focus and productivity? Incorporating a few of these strategic office wall hacks could give you added privacy and have a positive impact on your productivity. From individual offices with four walls and a door, to all glass wall offices, and partitioned cubicles, there are as many types of office wall hacks as there are office designs.

Office Wall Hacks to make that office or cubicle more efficient and less boring

With the popularity of collaborative office spaces, glass paneled office walls, and moveable partition wall offices, how does work get done through all the distractions? Collaborative spaces are great during planning and reporting stages but research and production require focus and organization.

Office productivity is tied very closely to comfort, efficiency and privacy.  When there are people milling around, there’s too much noise, fluctuating temperatures, poor lighting or the most recent draft of a plan is buried in a towering paper pile, which all can cause productivity to take a dive.

If you are in the midst of an office renovation or office restructuring, work these hacks in during the design process. We’ve included some office hacks that are inexpensive, others require new material and still others require reconfiguration of the space. If you don’t have an office remodel budget, make the most of what you have and choose some of the easy, low cost hacks to gain privacy and productivity.

Office Wall Hacks to Increase Privacy in Glass Wall Offices

For offices with contemporary floor-to-ceiling glass walls or glass partitions, the need for privacy is paramount. Contemporary glass office walls are not only inviting, they welcome natural light, help spaces feel larger, and increase transparency. With architectural walls, connectivity to company servers and equipment, ductwork for consistent temperatures and increased air quality are usually included within the design. In some glass wall offices, soundproofing can be added to reduce noise and built in blinds can be added between glass panes for privacy and light management. Other ways to increase privacy in glass wall offices include:

• place shelves and casework to enhance organization and privacy
• mix in fabric, wood panels, laminates, etc… with clear glass walls
• add walls with blinds between the glass
• add designs such as patterns, art, words, and logos with glass film or glass etchings
• add color film to clear glass walls
• strategically place artificial or real plants and foliage
• display moveable, vertical banners with corporate branding
• strategically place a decorative screen or mobile divider to add privacy
• add posters, and artwork (attach hangers to framing)

Office Wall Hacks to Increase Organization 

For traditional offices and offices with demountable wall systems you can get rid of the clutter on your desk and around your office with these easy hacks:

• switch out existing wall panel materials to a whiteboard or fabric tackable acoustical material within the demountable wall framing (no reconfiguration needed when using NxtWall systems, only the wall panel materials will change)
• most NxtWall demountable walls can be designed to hold a monitor (get your monitor off your desk and reveal premium desk real estate!)
• attach wall mount hutches above your desk for materials, files, and office supply items you don’t use frequently
• build artwork/decorations directly into the wall panels
• add shelving for books, files, photos and mementos
• by using demising walls you can create sections to house equipment such as printers, scanners, phones, charging stations, etc.
• add metal, plastic or cloth pockets to hold file folders, samples, etc.
• add a quick glance calendar to your wall

For those of you who are currently in glass wall offices or other types of demountable walls in which privacy and organization wasn’t considered during initial installation, it is not too late to improve your existing space. Hopefully these office wall hacks will renew your enjoyment of your office space, offer privacy and increased productivity. Get more ideas for office wall hacks, office wall design options and sample photos at Nxtwall.com.

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So you love the idea of a floor to ceiling glass wall office with an unobstructed view of the river outside your corporate headquarters? Well, you may until the blaring sun comes around to your side of the building late in the afternoon and you can no longer read your computer screen. The transparency, openness, and sense of team building that attracts many of us to office walls made of glass comes with a price to other workers and in some office environments. However, with some pre-planning, any concerns with glass walls, glass doors or partitions can easily be rectified and benefits to workers and the environment can be the result.

Giving the Green Light for Daylight Harvesting

Green building and commercial space trends are embracing daylight harvesting by incorporating walls of exterior windows and demountable glass interior walls. Inviting natural light to permeate interior spaces gives the illusion of a larger space and reduces the need for artificial lighting in commercial and residential buildings. Less energy is used and indoor environmental quality is improved with the use of interior glass walls that assist with distribution of natural light throughout the interior spaces of a building. Psychology Today cites that the productivity and well-being of workers in buildings utilizing green practices of daylight harvesting is higher than traditional spaces too.

Benefits of Daylight Harvesting:

• reduces need for artificial lighting sources
• reduces energy use
• helps spaces feel larger
• invites team collaboration
• increases productivity
• increases well-being of occupants

Made in the Shade

For facility managers, interior designers and architects who appreciate the benefits of daylight harvesting and LEED points but are concerned of sunglare flooding through glass wall partitions there are a number of attractive options available. The best solution for projects in process are enclosed blinds for your glass office walls. Prior to installing demountable glass walls in your commercial space, you can specify NxtWall’s enclosed blinds for all of your moveable glass walls and sliding glass doors. With a flick of a switch you can control how much light comes in and still enjoy seeing the ducks land on the river while continuing to get your work done. The enclosed blinds are hidden from view with no dangerous strings tripping up unsuspecting walkers by.  Clean, smooth release of the glass wall blinds offer options to close the slats for complete privacy or angle them for optimum light. When the enclosed shades are closed they tuck away out of sight and do not hinder your view. Heating and cooling is reduced and goals toward regenerative buildings with net-positive impact on the environment may be closer to reach with the use of enclosed shades.

Reading Between the (Enclosed) Blinds

Enclosed shades inside office glass walls not only close out light they are also great for reducing distractions. The trend for collaborative offices and open, light filled glass wall offices is a dream space for one employee and a dreaded fishbowl for the more introverted of the group. Enclosed blinds in a demountable glass office wall allows for privacy when it’s important to focus and step away from the collaborative space. The ability to eliminate distractions with enclosed shades installed in each glass wall or sliding glass door helps introverts feel more comfortable plus offers privacy for delicate conversations with clients, guests, or employees when necessary.

Benefits of enclosed blinds in glass walls

• light control
• increased privacy
• reduces distraction
• no dangerous cords
• no muss or fuss cleaning enclosed shade slats
• ease in operation
• remote control available
• 14 enclosed blind stock colors to choose from

Blinded by the Light

Enclosed blinds can be added to NxtWall’s Flex Series throughout the lifecycle of the product.Even though enclosed blinds can not be installed in NxtWall’s View Series a product we recommend to achieve similar results is Electric Privacy Glass. Electric Privacy Glass is a great option that also helps control the amount of light and heat from glass walls, doors and windows in office spaces or receptions areas. Smart glass, smart film and and lamination smart film are available.

Another attractive and affordable option available to achieve privacy and shading from sunlight in glass wall offices is to purchase pre-made floor to ceiling curtains or choose a fabric and order custom made drapes to match your office furnishings. Other options for privacy and management of sunlight in glass office walls and doors are pull down shades that resemble window tinting.

Do you know of any others I have missed? Please share in comments below.

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