Walls and Wall Coverings


band and choral room acoustics design

Walls and Ceilings

A planning primer for band and choral room acoustics design.

Wall Coverings

Transparency in buildings

A Sense of Place

Making schools more transparent builds a communal environment.

Trends in Higher Education Interiors

Trends in Higher Education Interiors

An increasing number of options in materials, furnishings and finishes is leading to vibrant, inviting design.

Next Generation Learning Interiors

The Needs They Are A-Changin'

"Next-Generation Learning" is having a significant affect on interior design.

Designing for Research

Designing for Research

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.

Walls and Ceilings

Walls and Ceilings: What's Beneath the Surface?

More than just pretty faces, walls and ceilings must be carefully designed in order to create functional, safe and efficient interiors.

Noise Control

Controlling Noise and Increasing the Voice

The materials used for walls, ceilings and even furnishings have a considerable impact on classroom acoustics. Here’s what the experts say about it.

School Art Murals Signage

Building Art

Using signage and graphics to unify the look and identity of an institution and its campus.

Ceiling, Walls and Floors Maintenance

On the Surface

Ceilings, walls and floors present challenges that can be met with planning and maintenance and without breaking the budget.

exterior and interior of campus buildings

The Finished Product

Today's options for building exteriors vary widely from traditional brick. An expanded palette of materials offers vivid color and texture choices to architects and designers.

Five Developments in Wallcovering that Help Schools Thrive

When you enter a room, what do you notice first? Chances are it’s the walls. Wallcoverings are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to create design impact in a school.

Dry Comfortable Schools

Keeping Schools Dry And Comfortable

It takes more than bricks, mortar and roofing materials to keep the heat (or cold) in and the rain out. Here's a look at what you need to know.

Visual Communication in Schools

Building Identity

Art can proclaim a building's identity while promoting educational goals.

sustainability in restroom and locker room renovations

Satisfaction in the Restroom (and Locker Room)

Here's how two campuses are satisfying administrators by saving money and satisfying students by increasing sustainability in their restroom and locker room renovations.