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May 14, 2008

Furniture & Furnishings

The Right Fit 

By Tim McGee

When buying furniture, schools and universities should consider ergonomics....

Appealing Spaces 

By William Dittoe and Nat Porter

Education institutions are learning new ways to design spaces and the furniture within them to inspire student success....

Trash or Treasure 

By Adele Willson and Gary Petri

How to determine the best course of action for a historic school--to preserve or not to preserve--and the steps involved in the process....

Adjusting to Technology 

By Mike Kennedy

Classroom furniture needs at a school or university depend on the kind of technology the students will be using....

Room to Grow 

By Lauren Blankenbaker

Choosing furniture for student housing can be time-consuming, but it is essential to explore and weigh all the options in order to get the best results....

Room for Adjustment | School furniture 

By Mike Kennedy

School furniture needs to be flexible to accommodate students of all sizes....

Natural Selection 

By Julie Hall

Through careful research and planning, education administrators can choose furniture that will become a lasting investment....

Know-How: Ergonomics 

By Mike Kennedy

Comfort and adjustability are key considerations when choosing computer furnishings....

Seat Work 

By Mike Kennedy

To keep students comfortable and focused, schools and universities should factor in ergonomics when furnishing classrooms....

Classroom Colors 

By Mike Kennedy

The hues you choose for classroom furnishings can enhance a student's learning environment....

Beyond the Seat 

By James E. Rydeen and Kim A. Sorenson

Schools need to emphasize the importance of furniture in enhancing the educational environment....

Doing Heavy Duty 

By Mike Kennedy

When choosing furniture, education institutions focus on products that will last....

A Study in Comfort 

By Mike Kennedy

College libraries have undergone many changes, but students still want a comfortable place to study and hang out....

Sitting Target 

Mike Kennedy

Comfortable, flexible furniture gives students the opportunity to perform at their best....

The Furniture Equation 

Jeffrey D. Chambers

Schools of tomorrow must be able to accommodate advances in technology....

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