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Learning Environments

Products that contribute to the design of functional and welcoming spaces in early childcare centres, schools and tertiary institutions.

May 2024

Karndean Designflooring Opus Gluedown Chosen for Newly Constructed Childcare Centre

Meticulously engineered to endure the bustling atmosphere of early education, Karndean vinyl flooring is quick to install, easy to clean and cost-effective compared to natural timber floors.

Improving Classroom Acoustics in Existing Teaching Spaces

Improving Classroom Acoustics in Existing Teaching Spaces

Triton Cloud 50 VG acoustic ceiling panels are ideal for providing acoustic control in existing or new classrooms.

Enhance Education Environments with New Troldtekt Acoustic Panels

Enhance Education Environments with New Troldtekt Acoustic Panels

Made from natural wood fibres, Troldtekt panels effectively absorb sound, reducing reverberation and controlling noise levels within classrooms and shared areas.

Dulux New Zealand at Ōhope Beach School

Dulux New Zealand at Ōhope Beach School

The Dulux specification for Ōhope Beach School was tailored to meet the client’s needs for product and colour performance.

Achieve Uniform Illumination in Learning Environments with Brando Recessed Panels

Achieve Uniform Illumination in Learning Environments with Brando Recessed Panels

Unlocking the potential of learning spaces with Vynco's Brando recessed panels.

The Future is Brighter with VELUX Skylights

The Future is Brighter with VELUX Skylights

A thoughtfully crafted educational environment sets a new standard for school design in New Zealand’s Lemonwood Grove School.

Schedule One the Real Hero in School Membrane Roof Upgrade

Schedule One the Real Hero in School Membrane Roof Upgrade

Viking Enviroclad offers a non-invasive membrane replacement process under Schedule One of the Building Code.

Equitone for the Education Sector

Equitone for the Education Sector

Transforming educational environments with outstanding aesthetic, performance and endurance.

Designing for Safety: Jesani Door and Shower Channels in School Wetrooms

Designing for Safety: Jesani Door and Shower Channels in School Wetrooms

When commissioned to design and supply a range of robust wetroom drainage solutions for schools throughout New Zealand, JESANI revised their standard door and vinyl clamping shower channels to meet the brief.

Achieving MoE Design Standards for Level Threshold

Achieving MoE Design Standards for Level Threshold

Understanding Level Threshold criteria in the Weathertightness Design Standards for School Buildings by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and NZBC Clause E2.

Phonic Absorb Ceiling Tile and Floc Panel for Learning Environments

Phonic Absorb Ceiling Tile and Floc Panel for Learning Environments

Learn how Phonic Absorb Ceiling Tile and Floc Panel can improve functionally and create a welcoming atmosphere for educational spaces.

Integrating Solatube Skylights into Learning Environments

Integrating Solatube Skylights into Learning Environments

Solatube's innovative daylighting system contributes positively to learning environments, bringing natural daylight into the classrooms, gyms and libraries.

Durability and Colour for Two Modern Learning Environments

Durability and Colour for Two Modern Learning Environments

Exploring colour palettes that encourage learning with Melteca melamine cabinetry.

Why This Carpet Tile is Being Used in Eco-Conscious School Projects Around New Zealand

Why This Carpet Tile is Being Used in Eco-Conscious School Projects Around New Zealand

Designers intent on achieving the highest standards of sustainability in quality learning spaces are repeatedly turning to the same carpet tile.

Protecting Our Tamariki and Their Places of Education

Protecting Our Tamariki and Their Places of Education

Boundaryline fencing sets the standard for safety and inclusion in education.

UNEX Balustrade Enhances Outdoor Learning at Tauranga Boys College

UNEX Balustrade Enhances Outdoor Learning at Tauranga Boys College

With higher load requirements for crowds than standalone residential balconies, UNEX worked with the architects to provide bespoke details for the balcony balustrades. 

Groundscrew Foundation System Speeds Up Delivery of Relocatable School Buildings

Groundscrew Foundation System Speeds Up Delivery of Relocatable School Buildings

StopDigging’s groundscrew foundation system contributed to fast installation of nine relocatable buildings for Ōpōtiki College — with screw piles that can be easily removed and reused in future.

Introducing the Academia Carpet Tile from Belgotex

Introducing the Academia Carpet Tile from Belgotex

Stainproof and fadeproof, Academia is a testament to innovation and quality in educational flooring solutions.

Doubling Down on Education Standards

Doubling Down on Education Standards

How double-glazed louvre windows help schools and students.

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