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Here’s how Midland School District overhauled the media centers and turned them into central activity hubs for the schools.
01/15/2021
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How do you create a hygienic and safe environment equipped to handle everyday usage and increased handwashing activity by students, faculty, administration and staff? And, how do you improve the restroom experience to make it more appealing to its users?
10/20/2020
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If the global pandemic sidelined your plans for creating a very inviting, collaborative, nurturing media center space, get your vision back on track with these five success tips.
09/21/2020
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As universities begin to welcome students back, directors of college recreational centers will need to develop plans, policies and protocols to maintain a safe and healthy environment. The many “moving parts” that make up college recreational center operations present some unique challenges for maintaining a safe and clean facility.
07/22/2020
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Even before COVID-19 forced K-12 leaders to rethink the design of school spaces, versatility was an important design element for classrooms and other instructional environments. Once life returns to normal, versatility will continue to be a critical design element.
06/29/2020
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Here are five tips that all K-12 schools can use to break out of the one-size-fits-all classroom furniture model and create modern, engaging spaces for 21st Century learners.
06/15/2020
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The design of the learning space will play a critical role in enabling active learning to occur in a responsible manner.
06/10/2020
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Why address comfort in the design of a learning space? When students are physically comfortable, they’re more at ease: They can relax, block out negative thoughts and focus more effectively on instruction.
05/25/2020
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We asked designers and architects from across the country what they anticipate classrooms will look like in the fall if they were to reopen, how the coronavirus will impact school design in the long-term, and suggestions on design concepts schools can implement right away to help with social distancing in facilities. Their answers offer insight to available design options and possibilities that can help school leaders plan and make the best decisions for their students and staff.
05/18/2020
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As you rethink the design of educational spaces and structures to keep your communities safe and healthy when schools reopen, here are some possible strategies and issues to consider.
05/08/2020
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While the attention so far has been focused mainly on ensuring that all students continue to receive a high-quality learning experience from home, leaders are now shifting their focus to how they can safely and responsibly reopen schools. Here are eight key suggestions for keeping students and staff safe when schools reopen.
04/29/2020
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Teaching and learning are undergoing significant transformation, but, by and large, the design of classrooms has not transformed at the same rate. Here are six key elements of a modern and highly engaging learning space that both supports and encourages 21st century learning: choice, comfort, versatility, connection, stimulation and technology.
04/01/2020
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What brings a school community together more than a school theatre production or a home game? In order to accommodate spectators and audience members alike, seating must prioritize comfort and versatility.
10/23/2019
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As education principles continue to evolve, immersive learning environments offer an emerging and meaningful education tool.
07/23/2019
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The world of education is changing more quickly and more comprehensively than ever before. Two key developments are effectively changing the traditional design of K-12 schools.
07/09/2019
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Look inside for commentary from experts in the field who share their perspective on trends in education and the effect those changes will have on various learning environments.
07/01/2019
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Here's what administrators have to say about specifying products that best serve the needs of the school or district.
04/01/2019
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02/07/2019
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Do your washers and dryers make the grade? Here are some of the things you can do to optimize your laundry room’s performance.
08/10/2018
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An outdoor furniture installation on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the result of a desire to increase the use of campus spaces...and a helping hand from a coalition intended to strengthen community.
05/01/2018
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Take a look at how school administrators are putting digital signage to use, capturing the attention of digital natives, aka students.
01/01/2018
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Technology is transforming parking, adding cost-saving efficiencies and sustainability to a campus necessity.
07/01/2017
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Creating attractive outdoor spaces for play and learning that and reflect and propel a school's philosophy and mission.
11/01/2016
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11/01/2016
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Educational interiors flex to meet new demands as students look for connectivity, mobility, interaction, comfort and collaboration.
05/01/2016
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Education interiors make a big difference.
05/01/2016
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Planning and flexibility are key when developing digital resources for informing your campus population of news, opportunities and events.
02/01/2016
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Signs and the emerging graphics movement in schools.
02/01/2016
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Attention to a college or university's signature "look" should include outside features and furnishings. Outdoor spaces, their design, and what you put into them are vital elements of your institution's brand and mission.
12/01/2015
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Pursuing sustainability in campus signage and wayfinding offers a number of benefits.
11/01/2015
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Furnishings for learning spaces are about to change for the better.
11/01/2015
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Buying furniture and equipment for K-12 school districts requires an analyst's mind.
10/01/2015
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Whether you're aware of it or not, your furniture is stating your brand. In giving it some thought, you’ll see that it’s all in the details.
10/01/2015
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Study shows that sitting still does not equal paying attention.
04/01/2015
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An increasing number of options in materials, furnishings and finishes is leading to vibrant, inviting design.
04/01/2015
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"Next-Generation Learning" is having a significant affect on interior design.
04/01/2015
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Colleges and universities that don't have historic identities to direct interior design choices can still develop and furnish modern, desirable interior spaces where students want to study, be and stay.
04/01/2015
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Selecting the right materials in order to deliver a safe, efficient and technology-laden facility that can adapt to changing research directions can be a daunting task.
04/01/2015
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Three trends impacting playgrounds and outdoor learning spaces.
03/01/2015
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Furniture is an important and effective design component when planning and creating these learning spaces.
01/01/2015
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The products that physically support technology — lecterns, carts, cabinets and mounts — are an important component to consider when integrating technology into campus spaces.
12/01/2014
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A look at ways to redesign learning environments through the use of furnishings and equipment.
11/01/2014
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Colleges and universities are discovering how to use furniture to boost student interaction on campus.
11/01/2014
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Dynamic furniture, which can move and convert to serve more than one purpose, is available for a variety of campus spaces.
06/01/2014
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Students are creative, intelligent and resourceful and a great source of feedback when it comes to campus furniture.
06/01/2014
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Use a model to make sure you will get the best results.
06/01/2014
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Successful active teaching and learning depends on making the correct decisions about furnishings.
06/01/2014
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Creating activity permissible classrooms.
06/01/2014
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New school designed with student collaboration in mind.
06/01/2014
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An unconventional commons in midtown Manhattan is designed with students in mind.
06/01/2014