Acoustics
Poor acoustics within classrooms create challenging environments for children, who possess heightened sensitivity compared to adults or older peers. These conditions, characterized by noise and reverberation, significantly impact their ability to engage in tasks that require listening comprehension, as well as non-auditory functions like short-term memory, reading, and writing.
Textiles
Sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions provider Carnegie recently launched a new series of fabrics called the Full Spectrum Collection, according to a news release. The series features 45 colors and patterns across a variety of price points that were designed for use in commercial spaces and offer high degrees of performance, style, and durability.
Campus Amenities
Birchwood Lighting recently announced the launch of a new set of acoustic luminaries and panels designed for large, open spaces. The BWA250 luminaries and panels are intended to provide both seamless illumination and sound dampening capabilities in environments like open office spaces, common areas and education spaces.
Campus Amenities
Islington Junior Middle School in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which serves students in grades PreK–8, recently announced that it has installed new acoustic ceiling and wall tiles in four of its classrooms.
COVID-19 and Schools
Solutions to modern problems sometimes find their roots in the past. During the tuberculosis epidemic in the early 20th century, many U.S. schools used open-air classroom designs to prevent the virus’ spread among students. Now, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, schools are once again turning to this model to allow students the fresh air and proper ventilation necessary for a healthy learning environment.
Interiors
Components & Materials
Walls, ceilings and floors, along with all interior and other building elements, must meet budgetary, acoustic, resilience, sustainability and maintenance requirements, with builders weighing such factors and others. Here are some ways that schools are making their interiors stand out.
Guest Viewpoint
A few solutions to minimize renovation costs and support sustainablity goals.
Facilities (Walls, Ceilings & Floors)
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- 09/01/19
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Impact On Learning
Hot Tips (Wall Protection)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Creating learning environments that positively impact students.
- By Angie Stutsman
- 06/01/18
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Walls and ceilings have evolved from flat white panels into attractive interior
design elements that contribute to educational quality.
- By Michael Fickes
- 06/01/18
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Impact on Learning
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Take a look at the next big thing in college and university classroom design: walls you can write on and push around.
- By Michael Fickes
- 06/01/17
Hot Tips: Wall Protection
As U.S. schools continue to face increasing budget pressures, implementing strategies for energy savings can have a significant positive impact on the bottom line for school districts.
- By Jason Mellard, Nathan Hart
- 12/01/16
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Building schools in Alaska has is own set of challenges.
Hot Tips (Wall Protection)
- By David Bronovicki
- 09/01/16
Impact on Learning
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
A planning primer for band and choral room acoustics design.
- By Regan Shields Ives, Ben Markham
- 02/01/16