https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2054 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16006 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16006-new-education-products-for-winter-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15471 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15471-education-products-for-winter-2022 Products to outfit pre-K to 12 schools are increasingly focused on wellness and space-saving solutions.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14959 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14959-new-education-products-for-winter-2021 These items enhance learning environments by adding versatility and eco-friendly features.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14424 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14424-new-education-products-winter-2020 Productivity Living Partition An addition to the Verdanta plant-wall partitions, developed by manufacturer Sagegreenlife with Gensler, the 6' x 4' Productivity Living Partition features a dry-erase board on one side and 120 tropical plants on the other. The mobile wall can be plugged into any 120-volt AC outlet to power its LED and recirculating irrigation system. sagegreenlife.com Sky Versteel’s mobile, adjustable-height Sky table features a 1¼"-thick worktop that also tilts to function as a whiteboard, privacy screen, or lectern. Options include rectangular, square, and round tops; casters or glides for feet; powder-coated or steel legs; and five base styles, including nontilting fixed. The table easily transitions from 29" to 42" high, and is ADA-compliant. versteel.com Rai Seating System Made of ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) beams mounted to anodized aluminum supports, Rai is a maintenance-free system of outdoor benches that comes in various heights to suit many uses and settings. Santa & Cole Urbidermis collaborated with manufacturer Landscape Forms on a design that can comfortably accommodate users while they lean and recline as well as sit. Four preset configurations of the benches are available. Slats measure roughly 8' long and 2' wide. landscapeforms.com iD Latitude Tarkett’s latest vinyl flooring is available as 18"-square tiles and 6" x 36" planks in colors and textures that mimic natural wood and stone. Produced through the company’s ReStart reclamation program, the collection is 100% recyclable, with a low total VOC concentration. tarkett.com AERUS Designed to increase comfort and productivity in low-ceilinged environments, this new pendant from Amerlux delivers even, glare-free illumination due to its indirect/ direct (75%, 25%) light distribution. Ideal for schools and offices, the luminaire, named AERUS, can be mounted much closer to ceilings than standard fixtures (suspended by just 1') without creating a hot spot. bestlight.amerlux.com Bright colors and textures enhance wayfinding and aesthetics in school-friendly flooring.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13822 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13822-new-architectural-flooring-products-for-schools Studio Luxury Vinyl Color-blocking elevates the visual appeal of this vinyl flooring by Parterre. The collection offers the company’s 18"-square Colour tiles in 18 colors as accents installed in a field of its wood-imitating 18" x 36" Tela tiles in 10 natural wood hues. parterreflooring.com Honor Roll The latest line of carpet from Interface is made of solution-dyed nylon and features nondirectional patterns for easy installation. The tiles are available in three 20"-square styles (Exposed, Cubic, and Profile, shown here) and in a 9" x 39" plank format called Verticals. All are produced using the company’s carbon-neutral i2 manufacturing process. interface.com Crossover Offered in 7" x 48" planks, Patcraft’s Crossover collection lets designers create the appearance of wood flooring in a spec- and budget-friendly embossed polyvinyl chloride (PVC), available in bright as well as traditional hues. Built for high-traffic settings, the collection comes complete with a wear layer and a 10-year warranty when it’s installed with parent company Shaw Industries’ 4100 and S150 adhesives. Twenty-two colors are available. patcraft.com Redux This line of nylon carpet tiles from Bentley provides designers with an all-over ombré pattern in 13 colors and the option to specify it combined with styles from Bentley’s popular Multiplay collection for greater design flexibility. Tiles are available in three sizes: 36" x 9", 36" x 18", and 24" square. bentleymills.com Pentagonals In addition to being slip-resistant and sound-dampening, this Johnsonite-brand rubber floor from Tarkett can also add visual interest in the form of colorful geometric patterns. Pentagonals is available in three styles (Shell, Monument, and Diamond), and is Cradle to Cradle certified. commercial.tarkett.com These items respond to trends in flexible learning environments, outdoor classrooms, and active design.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13810 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13810-new-architectural-products-for-schools Sitzbock Ergonomic-office-furniture manufacturer Wilkhahn has a new active-sitting option: the pommel horse–shaped Sitzbock by Rudolph Schelling Webermann. Winner of a juried Eurocres Active Office award for health- and movement-promoting products, the research-backed design encourages users to lean or sit sidesaddle and adopt positions to combat health problems linked to prolonged sitting. At 27" high x 25" wide, the stackable perch can be used indoors and out, with optional felt padding. wilkhahn.com Eva Zeisel Collection Manufacturer FilzFelt has created an Eva Zeisel Collection of felted 100%-wool wall tiles to celebrate works by the late Hungarian-born industrial designer. Vase, Goblet, Hourglass, and Fish shapes of the ½"-thick tiles echo those of Zeisel’s biomorphic pottery and tableware, which are now in permanent collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert in London, and the Bröhan in Germany. Tiles have a noise-reduction coefficient of 0.5 and come in 62 colors. filzfelt.com EzH20 Elkay’s EzH20 Bottle Filling Station with Integral SwirlFlo Fountain helps discourage plastic bottle waste. Features include the company’s WaterSentry Plus filtration system, a sensor for hands-free operation, and a 20-second shutoff timer. A more streamlined bottle-filling rough-in helps update the familiar fountain profile. elkay.com Podia This modular seating system integrates oak tables, dividers, and work surfaces that also serve as a reconfigurable base for cushions. The low 24"-high profile is ideal for common areas in universities and high schools. luxxbox.com Skydome Edge Updating a light fixture that debuted 20 years ago, this extension of Focal Point’s Skydome Edge enables designers to specify its extruded-aluminum profile as an edge-lit luminaire or as an unlit matching acoustic-control device. Suspended or surface-mounted, it is available in 2', 3', and 4' diameters. The acoustic polyester panel, 40% composed of recycled plastic bottles, has a Class A fire rating, a noise-reduction coefficient of 1.05, and comes in 15 colors. focalpointlights.com Split Italian company Colos offers its line of stable, lightweight Split chairs in adult- and child-height versions. The full size (shown) is available with steel, wood, or plastic legs, and in a range of colors; the kid size (17⅛" long x 24⅝" high), made of the same high-quality plastic, features steel legs. beaufurn.com EchoLine What appears to be a textured wallcovering is also a sound-control product by Kirei. At less than ½" thick, EchoLine is sold in 46" x 94" acoustic panels, made from the company’s proprietary EchoPanel recycled PET, and is Ecospecifier Greentag–compliant to help spaces qualify for LEED and other green building certifications. They’re available in two styles, Square and Groovy, and 20 colors, including Magenta. kireiusa.com These pieces keep up with the changing learning environment.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13182 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13182-january-2018-product-briefs-k-12-school-products Eli This height-adjustable modular desk brings the standing desk into classrooms and other learning environments where activities and programming can vary and require flexibility. The button-activated sit-to-stand desk comes in five standard base colors, with eight shapes for the work surface, ranging from rectangular to trapezoidal to six-sided. Surfaces are laminate, whiteboard, or veneer, with the option of mounted dry-erase screens. Izzyplus.com Prospect Solo Space This aluminum enclosure is offered in three configurations (two, three, and four panels) measuring 54" tall and 5' 6" in diameter, and is lined in sound-absorbing acoustic pads that can be used as tack boards. For schools and libraries, this unit offers an easily assembled semiprivate breakout space. Hermanmiller.com Oodle Smith System promotes “active” sitting with this stool that features three stacking and locking components to make the seat stationary or a balance ball of sorts, with 10 degrees of multidirectional wiggle. Molded from high-density polypropylene, the 17"-diameter units are offered in five colors, making them ideal for K–12 learning and recreational environments. Smithsystem.com Recharge Multiple benches (each 58" long, with space for two) can be positioned end-to-end or linked via seat-height connector tables in this seating by designer Chris Adamick. The furniture line features integrated three-prong USB ports that make them well suited to educational environments, from school libraries and transitional areas to universities. Allsteeloffice.com Skateboard Tile Recycled skateboards are used to make these 7-ply maplewood tiles. They can be solid-mesh-mounted by the square foot and installed with standard mastic and sanded grout. This colorful tile wallcovering is ideal for learning centers or a library installation (shown)—a visual lesson in sustainability. Artofboard.com New architectural products for K-12 schools from Armstrong Flooring, OFS, Dero, DeltrexUSA, and Magnuson Group.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12105 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12105-january-2017-product-briefs-k-12-schools ColorArt Medintone Offering a uniform appearance and wear pattern, Armstrong’s latest sheet-vinyl flooring is scratch, stain, and scuff-resistant thanks to its Diamond 10 Technology coating. The low-VOC product is free of orthophthalates and heavy metals and comes in 48 coordinating colors. armstrongflooring.com 149 Series Vandal-Resistant Buttons Suitable for standard electrical mounting boxes, Deltrex’s 5052 Marine-type aluminum switches protect against tampering and withstand environmental elements including dust, rain, and snow. The actuator push plate is level with the base for easy cleaning, while the durable unit has a mechanical life of 1 million cycles. deltrexusa.com Qove Lounge Tablet arms, privacy panels, and fully upholstered interiors are standard on this seating system’s four mix-and-match modules. Each unit can be customized with integrated power sources and additional privacy screens, the latter offered in frosted acrylic or non-woven PET. ofs.com Stratus Shelter Made of galvanized steel, this modular bike shelter features tempered-glass roof panels that can be configured flush or in varying angles. Each 11'-high x 12'-wide unit can accommodate up to 30 bikes when fitted with a double-decker storage rack. Single and double-side roofs are available, as are matching side panels. dero.com Hold Daily These mobile units for shared spaces come with a fixed shelf, rolling caster wheels, and an optional metal storage box; one model also offers a locking door. Manufactured from painted steel, each cart measures 14¼" wide by 36¼" high by 19⅛" deep and comes in one color, textured white. magnusongroup.com YHS 50 FS/FI The latest additions to the ProTek line of hurricane and blast-mitigation storefront systems span up to 12' and can withstand pressure up to 90 PSF. With models designed for monolithic glazing and insulated glass, the Wind Zone 3 and Florida HVHZ-approved products allow developers to opt for less-costly storefront solutions rather than curtain walls. The YHS 50 FS/FI systems are pictured in use at the Alice M. Harte charter school in New Orleans, above. ykkap.com Airblade V Thanks to a redesigned motor, impeller, diffuser, and set of air apertures, the latest version of Dyson’s V produces 30% less noise than its predecessor. The machine, which dries hands in 12 seconds, protrudes a mere 4" from the wall. It also contains HEPA filters that clean the air by capturing up to 99.97% of allergens and bacteria measuring 0.3 microns or larger. dyson.com Corner Office Defining personal space without causing cubicle claustrophobia, Corner Office comprises acoustic fabric panels flanking a fully dimmable LED task light; the light’s aluminum armature also contains three USB ports for phone- and laptop-charging. Optional privacy extension panels and storage pockets round out the system, created by designers Peter Stathis, Michael McCoy, and Pablo Pardo. pablodesigns.com Perfect Drain Classroom Sinks This line of heavy-duty sinks fitted with Elkay’s edgeless Perfect Drain system has no gap around the plughole, denying grime and bacteria a crevice in which to accumulate. The vandal-resistant assembly may be specified on four of the company’s sinks, including models with bowl depths of 7½" (standard) and 6½" (ADA-compliant). elkay.com Crosscut Created by textile artist Suzanne Tick, the three offerings in this line of 24"-square carpet tiles vary in tone and scale. They may be used monolithically or mixed together to create custom designs. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon, the trio is Cradle-to-Cradle silver-certified and Red List–compliant when specified with Tarkett’s Ethos Modular backing. Stamp in Blue Stake, shown. tarkettna.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) New products from Herman Miller, PlayGuard, Allsteel, Keilhauer, and Peter Pepper Products.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11963 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11963-november-2016-product-briefs-higher-education Exclave Herman Miller’s Greenguard-certified suite of tables, whiteboards, movable carts, and rail-hung storage aims to foster concentration and collaboration. The pieces may be specified in a range of sizes and finishes, including colorful textiles and solid and patterned laminates. hermanmiller.com Turf Tile These 24-inch-square cushioning tiles may be used inside and out on concrete, asphalt, and loose base surfaces covered with protective fabric. The grasslike wear layer—molded from 100% post-consumer recycled rubber—comes in 36 standard EDPM colors. playguardsurfacing.com Align Lockers With one to eight compartments, these steel-framed lockers—which coordinate with the Align desking and storage system—come in 11 colors and four base types; drawer and finish choices include metal, core laminate, and wood-grain laminate options. The Align pieces also contain over 30% recycled material, which can contribute to LEED points. allsteeloffice.com Trua Though lightweight, this stacking chair—made with a wood or polypropylene shell—is durable enough for everyday use. It is offered in arm and armless versions as well as a barstool; two bases and five finishes may be specified. keilhauer.com Nik Desk Designed to be used alone or grouped, Nik offers a concealed drawer and glass privacy panel; the desk also features two adjustable dock plates for charging and two movable shelves that can double as bookends. The desk, which has a frame and legs made of steel, is available in 48" and 64" widths. peterpepper.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) A school might have a stellar faculty and engaging curriculum—but students won’t benefit if they can’t hear their teacher.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11410 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11410-product-focus-school-acoustics School Acoustics Armstrong's Total Acoustics ceiling panels absorb background noise and block sound coming from adjacent spaces. School Acoustics Autex's Composition acoustic panels double as display boards. School Acoustics Mohawk Group's Get Smart carpeting mitigates sharp noises made by one surface scraping against another.