White Papers, Viewpoints and Case Studies


Importance of Sound Level in Classrooms

Importance of Sound Level in Classrooms

How does a noisy HVAC inside a classroom affect students and teachers’ performance?


Classroom Dehumidification: Because Moisture is Just as Important as Temperature

Classroom Dehumidification: Because Moisture is Just as Important as Temperature

The amount of moisture in the room is just as important as the temperature, when making a classroom a comfortable space to learn.


The Future of ID Card Issuance Technology

The Future of ID Card Issuance Technology

Find out how schools can get the best bang for their buck with ID card and badge issuance technology.


Applying Effective Problem-Solving Methodology to Roof System Evaluations

Applying Effective Problem-Solving Methodology to Roof System Evaluations

Many school administrators are having trouble identifying projects to leverage unused stimulus funds. The most impactful project, with benefits for energy efficiency and indoor air quality, may be right above your head. This white paper gives a powerful model to quickly assess repair, restoration, or replacement options for your roof.


Simply Speak: Seamless Communication Within Schools

Simply Speak: Seamless Communication Within Schools

Learn more about an emergency communication solution that can initiate a lockdown procedure and contact law enforcement in one fluid motion.


Classroom Design

Classroom Design: Where Aesthetics and Affordability Connect.

Virtual reality (VR) is going to school, as a collaborative, creative component in design for early childhood and K-12 classrooms. Giving educators and designers the ability to see how desks, seating, storage, and other accessories work together ensures that classrooms can successfully accommodate a range of learning activities and needs.


Rethinking Early Childhood and Elementary Learning Environments

Rethinking Early Childhood & Elementary Learning Environments

The need for flexibility in early childhood and elementary school learning environments has never been greater. From accommodating a range of learning activities and seating configurations to new technologies and health and safety, multi-purpose and flexible furniture are the new priorities for teaching, learning, and student success.


Sustainable Design

Sustainable Design: Time for a Reset?

How close are we to ensuring our school buildings are adequately protecting the environment? School design and functionality have become indelibly intertwined for the health and welfare of students, staff, and the planet. This paper discusses pitfalls limiting the “green” building and looks forward at achieving short- and long-term sustainability.


Learning from a Pandemic

Taking Lessons from the Pandemic for Classroom Design and Flexibility

From portable sinks requiring no plumbing hook-ups to safety shields and more modular table, desk, and shelving products, the pandemic helped us all innovate and re-think classroom design. Learn from the leaders at Jonti-Craft, a leading educational furniture manufacturer, how to solve design problems in every early learning space.


Creating Worry Free Environments in Education

Creating Worry-Free Environments in Education

Find out more about choosing the right flooring solutions and the impact it can have on creating healthier, worry-free spaces throughout the lifecycle of the installation. We’ll touch on topics including creating productive spaces for students & staff, the impact of COVID-19 on cleanliness standards, choosing the right flooring solution, and how to navigate the flooring decision-making process.


3 Ways to Improve College Campuses

3 Ways to Improve College Campuses

College campuses are experiencing the need for change now more than ever before and students going back into a physical environment of education may be quite an adjustment for many.


Post-Pandemic Shifts in Learning Culture

Post-Pandemic Shifts in Learning Culture

Spaces4Learning sat down with Jonathan Matta, National Education Leader with KI Furniture, to take a bird’s-eye view of lessons learned from the pandemic.


Flooring Design Solutions in the Era of COVID-19

Flooring Design Solutions in the Era of COVID-19

Interior design plays a fundamental role in not only making education spaces functional, but also in creating a calm, soothing environment for students and faculty alike. Aesthetics—from color selection to layout—are crucial in helping schools re-emerge from the pandemic as safe spaces that promote emotional and psychological well-being.


Rethinking Classroom Learning Environments for the Future

Rethinking Classroom Learning Environments for the Future

In 2020, everything changed. From "what" to "how" and "where" we taught, schools scrambled to keep students healthy and safe, without neglecting their need for continuous learning experiences and support. If you’re passionate about education and eager to learn more about how COVID-19 continues to influence modern learning environments, read on!


Safe Air in Schools

Safe Air in Schools

Maintaining indoor air quality has gained renewed importance as K–12 students around the country prepare to return to in-person learning full time.