Rugs for libraries and educational settings

April 13th, 2022

Tags: designer rugs, Education, flooring, library design

–

Click here to download the whitepaper

and find out more

–

Beyond the imperatives of quality teaching, adequate funding, universal access and so forth, the relevance of design to educational outcomes is well established. Put simply, students at all levels – from pre-school, through primary and secondary, to the tertiary level – do better in well-designed settings.

As numerous studies have found, spaces that are safe, quiet, comfortable and designed to direct minds to the task of learning, result in the best educational outcomes. Indeed – as the best examples illustrate – well-designed learning spaces actually energise their occupants. They help focus all involved (i.e. students and teachers) on the tasks at hand and place them in the best position to reach their full potential.

As is the case with all types of architectural achievement, such success is not always easy to identify. It extends to all aspects of design and fitout – from the use of light and shade, to classroom size, safety, acoustics and even the choice of walling materials and furnishings. And it extends to flooring. The flooring used in schools, day care centres, libraries, and universities has a significant effect on student performance.

The following White Paper focuses on two of the best flooring choices for libraries and educational settings, namely rugs and carpeting. Focussing on the offerings of one leading supplier, Designer Rugs, it outlines the benefits they bring to educational projects. It includes several case studies to illustrate the qualities of rugs and carpeting; and points out why Designer Rugs is the right flooring supplier for your next school, library, or university project.

–

Click here to download the whitepaper

and find out more

–

INDESIGN is on instagram

Follow @indesignlive

The moment we've all been waiting for is here! Th

The uncharted plate: Ivan Brehm’s pursuit of crossroads cooking with Gaggenau and human connection.

In this candid interview, the culinary mastermind behind Singapore’s Nouri and Appetite talks about food as an act of human connection that transcends borders and accolades, the crucial role of technology in preserving its unifying power, and finding a kindred spirit in Gaggenau’s reverence for tradition and relentless pursuit of innovation.

Wellness by design: floor coverings creating healthier indoor environments

Designing people-first buildings with flooring that contributes to achieving WELL features in the WELL Building Standard. Works with WELL is a new trademark created by the International WELL Building Institute for use by manufacturers to show when their products align with features in the WELL Building Standard.

Designed for social interaction: MGS Architect’s Kostka Building at Xavier College

For the Year 7 and 8 students of Xavier College, their dedicated Kostka Building feels warm, welcoming and offers myriad spaces for all types of social interaction. Living Edge has played an important role in this, working with MGS to supply furniture solutions that support their different learning activities.