CSA Z614-2020: Children’s Playground Equipment
In 1816, Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator and psychologist, introduced the concept of a “kindergarten,” which included an outdoor play area. He recommended playgrounds for…
ANSI/IES RP-2-20: Lighting Retail Space
Proper retail lighting can help customers navigate a store, guiding them to different sections and drawing attention to areas of interest. In fact, a study showed…
ASTM F3512-21: Wind Safety & Durability Of Market Umbrellas
The earliest umbrellas were not made to protect users from rain but rather the potent sun. Invented over 4,000 years ago, these umbrellas were used…
IEEE 1725-2021: Rechargeable Batteries For Mobile Phones
American adults spend an average of 4.5 hours on their mobile devices daily. The most popular smartphone activity is messaging, which 75% of smartphone users…
ISO 12312-2:2015—Solar Eclipse Glasses
A solar eclipse is a spectacular, awe-inspiring astronomical event that drastically changes the appearance of the two biggest objects we see in our sky: our…
ASTM D6954-24: Plastic Biodegradability
Using oxo-biodegradable technology can prevent future contributions to the accumulation of plastic waste that has escaped into the environment. Oxo-biodegradable plastic serves as a solution…
ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024): Acoustics in Schools
Excessive background noise or reverberation in physical education spaces interferes with speech communication and thus presents an acoustical impediment to learning. ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024):…
ASTM E3082-20: Christmas Trees Fire Retardant Treatments
More than 1,000,000 acres of land have been planted to grow Christmas trees, with more than 2,000 trees typically planted per acre. Maintaining fire resistant…
ISO 18168:2015—Textile Floor Coverings
The earliest known example of a rug was discovered in an archeological dig in 1948 in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. It was discovered in…