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The Importance of Good Acoustics in Schools

By Miles Liesching
22nd Sep 2023

Research has shown that poor acoustics can have a significant impact on students' ability to hear and understand their teachers, leading to decreased academic performance.

The Importance of Good Acoustics in the School Environment

Designing a Comfortable & Inspiring School Boarding House

The importance of creating a comfortable and inspiring school boarding house cannot be underestimate...

The Connection Between Ergonomic Furniture and Improved Learning

The significance of ergonomic classroom furniture cannot be overstated. Ergonomic furniture is designed to provide comfort, support, and promote good posture.

How Collaborative Learning Spaces Foster Leadership and Teamwork

Classroom designers recognise that fostering a positive learning environment goes beyond academic achievement alone. As a result, collaborative learning spaces have emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing student well-being.

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How School Breakout Areas Can Improve Student Learning

A school breakout area is a designated space within a school that offers students a place to relax and socialise during their free time. It is a common feature in modern educational facilities and provides an opportunity for students to take a break from

How Educational Facilities Help Independent Schools Attract & Retain Students

While there are many factors that can influence a young person’s decision to stay on at the school, studies have shown that the facilities available at the school play a key role in such a decision.

Does Your Reception Area Make a Great First Impression?

Your reception area is likely to be the first part of your school that any visitor sees. Whether it’s a parent, a supply teacher, or an Ofsted inspector that’s paying a visit, your reception area should reflect the personality and soul of your school, del

What are the Advantages of Teaching Walls?

Teaching walls are a popular addition to many school classrooms, as they provide a bespoke storage solution that makes the most of available space. Sometime referred to in the trade as media walls or learning walls, they combine ample storage space with e

Does your school library need a redesign?

With National Storytelling Week (30th January to 6th February) underway, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of school libraries.

What are the Benefits of School Building Refurbishment?

While the dream for many older schools might be an entirely new building, in practical terms, this just isn’t possible. With school budgets being stretched to the limit across the country, knocking down and rebuilding a school simply isn’t on the cards. A

What is the Difference Between a School Refit, Refurb, and Renovation?

If you’re looking to improve your school building, it’s expected that you would seek advice from trained and experienced professionals. Talk in general terms with anybody in the building trade and the terms you’re most likely to come across can be categor

Why Interior Design is Important to School Environments

Interior design is about more than looking good – the physical layout of a building and its constituent rooms has a fundamental affect on the property’s inhabitants. Nowhere is this more true than in schools, colleges, and universities.