• The Fifth Wall: Design Options and Considerations for Specifying Commercial Ceilings

    Ceilings represent a significant amount of square footage and investment in design projects, which requires designers and specifiers to give careful consideration to what gets installed in the ceiling plane. In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to Steve Udolph, national sales manager at CertainTeed, to find out how ceilings can contribute to issues like acoustics, wellness and biophilia, as well as the variety of architectural forms and finishes available to designers to help them achieve the looks they want without sacrificing performance. 
    March 24, 2022
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    Ceilings represent a significant amount of square footage and investment in design projects, which requires designers and specifiers to give careful consideration to what gets installed in the ceiling plane. In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to Steve Udolph, national sales manager at CertainTeed Architectural, to find out how ceilings can contribute to issues like acoustics, wellness and biophilia, as well as the variety of architectural forms and finishes available to designers to help them achieve the looks they want without sacrificing performance. 

    This podcast was created in partnership with CertainTeed Architectural.

    Meet our guest:

    Steve Udolph, national sales manager, CertainTeed

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    Steve Udolph is national sales manager for CertainTeed Architectural, covering a wide range of standard and custom product collections in felt, wood, metal, fiberglass, and more. It’s a natural fit for Steve, who has spent his entire career in the interior specialties business, putting his dual degrees in marketing and management information systems to work in field that thrives on design, messaging, and technology.

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    Robert Nieminen

    Chief Content Director

    Chief Content Director, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources

    Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.

    He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.

    Known for his sharp editorial vision and data-informed strategies, Robert focuses on audience growth, engagement, and content monetization, leveraging AI tools and SEO-driven insights to future-proof B2B publishing.

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