Seating
This seating material was found in the SUB. It seems to be a
pretty durable fabric more suited to a commercial application, which is good
for use in the SUB. The durability of the fabric allows it to withstand the
heavy wear and tear of an area that gets so much student traffic and use.
These drapes were found in the Merket Alumni Center. The
material used is more decorative than most window coverings found on campus.
This is suitable for this area of campus, however, as it serves as a conference
and reception area for some of the more formal functions at Tech.
These wall coverings were found in the SUB on the side that
goes to the music and band departments. They are kind of cushy and textured.
This is a good choice here because they absorb a lot of the extra noise that
travels out of the classrooms from the instruments being played.
Panel Systems
For the panel systems I chose the backs of the benches and
booths in the SUB. These panels provide some privacy and noise barrier for
people sitting on the benches or in the booths talking or studying. The fabric
is a commercial fabric but has a fair amount of texture, which helps absorb
noise.
Floor Covering
The floor covering I found is commercial grade carpet tiles,
also in the SUB. The choice to use tiles is good in a place that gets so much
traffic and also in an area that serves food. This way if something gets
spilled or the particularly high traffic areas get worn down faster than the
rest of the floor, individual tiles can be replaced easier than replacing the
entire floor. The color is also dark to help hide stains and dirt with a tight
loop that doesn’t wear down easily.
An example I found on campus of fiber-based art is the flags
hanging in the SUB. Most of the art on campus are reproduction prints or photos
so it was difficult to find a good example of a cloth decoration.
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