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Furniture & Furnishings

View the articles below for all you need to know about furniture and furnishings for education institutions. From product specifications to ergonomics to purchasing, AS&U is your source.


School Furniture by the Square Foot 

By Amy Kiefer

Schools can think of furniture and furnishings in new ways....

Smart School Furniture 

By Mario Insenga

Furniture reuse and refurbishment can support school budget and environmental goals....

Flexible Classroom Furniture 

By Kim Hassell, AIA

Classroom design for the 21st-century learning environment should accommodate a variety of learning skills and needs....

The School Library Space is Changing 

By Laura Wernick

Libraries are expanding their role as community-wide help centers while continuing to be a place for reflection, sharing and learning....

Mobile Learning 

By Paul W. Erickson

Furniture is revolutionizing the student experience....

Sidebar: Flexibility in Action 

Does furniture make a difference?...

Working Together 

By Margaret Sullivan

Schools and universities should choose furniture that encourages collaboration....

Maximizing Investment 

By David Stewart

Evaluating furniture in new terms helps maximize the return on an education institution's investment....

In Position to Learn 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

The furniture in a school setting needs to keep pace with the changes that have taken place in education....

Stand-up students 

Maybe the best seating choice for students is no seat at all....

10 Steps for Success in 2010 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

While enduring severe financial setbacks, schools and universities must continue to deliver high-quality education to students....

Know-How: Furniture 

By Amee Meghani

Traditional furniture pieces can encourage movement in the classroom....

Renewable Selections 

By Linda Pye

Green furniture choices can help education institutions deliver more healthful and environmentally sound buildings....

Healthful Choices 

By Julie Hall

Selecting green education furniture can reduce VOC emissions and create a more healthful environment for students....

Money on Your Mind 

By Julie Hall

Despite spending constraints, schools and universities can find creative ways to finance quality furniture purchases....

Versatile Spaces | Using furniture to create spaces for varied needs, even on a budget. 

By David Stewart

Using furniture to create spaces for varied needs, even on a budget....

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....

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