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Modular Classroom Storage

School News — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:25:53 +0000

From High Point Furniture Industries (HPFi), Hyperwork Education Room Sets are modular storage bundles for classrooms that support evolving educational spaces and the dynamic needs of educators. Sparking innovation and creating inviting spaces, the HPFi Hyperwork tables and ottomans are paired with height-adjustable cubbies to form activity hubs and create space for gathering or recharging. Cabinets and lockers feature optional doors to conceal and secure items and can be used as room dividers to optimize space. Numerous different hardware, fabrics and wood finishes are available, and products have not been exposed to California’s Prop 65-listed chemicals.��

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Boost School Potential With Pliable Learning Spaces

School News — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:34:44 +0000

The ability to adapt learning spaces to the day’s needs is a vital function of modern-day schools. Versatility has become a mandatory feature for K-12 school districts and higher education campuses everywhere.

But what can education leaders do to create versatility in their facility if a new construction project or a remodel is not affordable?

When a large-scale project isn’t an option, Spacesaver Corporation’s Flexible Shelving units allow schools to maximize the utilization of both existing and new facilities, emphasizing adaptability and multiple functionalities.

For example, what if a facility also needs to serve as a community center or public space after school hours?

The Advantages of Adaptability

Flexible Shelving units offer a tailored solution for school facilities of all shapes and sizes. With the capability of static shelving but with the versatility of moving storage, this fully configurable solution comes in a variety of sizes and shelving types to fit all the items that users need to store.

Designed to allow for easy reconfiguration, these sleek units promote multi-use space as Flexible Shelving units may be relocated effortlessly.

Maximizing space in any area of a school, Flexible Shelving units are perfect for many tasks, and the best part is that they can be easily moved to different spots as space and use needs change. The units, offered in single-faced and double-faced options and multiple dimensions, are customizable with the style of shelving needed in each location to accommodate a variety of materials while maintaining an attractive display.

Spacesaver’s Cantilever Flexible Shelving provides a versatile and efficient solution for various storage needs. By harnessing traditional library shelving and a variety of modern options, Cantilever Flexible Shelving provides easy accessibility and organization throughout a school building.

Also available with 4-Post Flexible Shelving, both shelving styles allow educators to create configurable storage spaces for their schools that encourage browsing, provide storage and offer prominent displays. Spacesaver Flexible Shelving units include several choices regarding maneuverability.

At Harper College in Palatine, Ill., for example, the school’s planning team wanted to provide casual collaboration spaces on the library’s main level, along with access to popular periodicals, digital media and other materials. Counter-height cantilever shelving contributed to the open feel, allowing natural light from large windows to fill the space. By utilizing Flexible Shelving units, the staff could move them when they needed to repurpose the space.

“We observed how the students used the spaces. The movable shelving allowed us to reconfigure several areas on the second floor to reduce group seating and mitigate loud conversation, while still promoting collaboration,” said Njambi Kamoche, dean of Resources for Learning, Harper College.

Caster Considerations

A popular option is Flexible Shelving with concealed caster bases, which give the appearance of stationary shelves with the flexibility to relocate these units to make room for other activities. This option seamlessly blends into other design elements and utilizes the weight of stored items to keep units stationary when patrons are browsing. However, they remain agile so that faculty and staff can maneuver them to a new location when necessary.

Flexible Shelving units featuring exposed caster bases with locking mechanisms are an excellent option to ensure shelving is not moved unintentionally, promoting safety in areas such as K-12 school libraries. The shelving units can still be relocated by staff to create space for other activities, including guest speakers, makerspaces projects, collaboration and community events.

The versatile spaces made possible by Flexible Shelving units remain attractive thanks to the unit’s dazzling aesthetics.

Personalize with School Pride

With a sleek finish, the shelves are durable and visually appealing, adding to the aesthetic of any room. Thanks to its functional design for adaptable use, Spacesaver’s Flexible Shelving offers customizable end-panel finishes such as laminate, wood, acrylic and resin. The ability to personalize end panels or top panels allows school districts to create a cohesive and complementary look that matches their aesthetic preferences.

Connect with Us

Architecture and the creation of highly functional interior spaces have the ability to give schools a top-notch look and ensure students continue to thrive. For more than 50 years, Spacesaver has been a trusted partner in helping higher-education institutions plan and design effective learning spaces. Our network of local distributors offers space planning expertise, product installation, and ongoing service and maintenance by factory-certified technicians.

Visit for more information.

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Productivity-Inspiring Ceiling Panels

Ecophon Gedina E ceiling panels from CertainTeed Corporation are designed to aid student concentration levels and productivity in the classroom. The panels are manufactured from high-density fiberglass, resisting mold and mildew growth as well as material sag, according to the company. With post-recycled content of 70 percent and a noise reduction level of 0.85, Ecophon Gedina ceilings contribute to acoustical performance. Each panel features trim and reveal edges to accommodate standard 9/16” and 15/16” suspension systems and durable painted edges that resist chipping. Exceptional light reflectance is possible with a clean, monolithic surface that offers 84 percent light reflectivity.

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Thermal Performance Window-Wall

Major Industries recently unveiled Clima-Tite™ Window-Wall, a pultruded fiberglass framed daylighting system that provides a unique combination of light and ventilation control plus superior thermal performance.

Integrated composite windows features stainless steel hinges and white bronze locking hardware for long-term performance, and numerous glazing options are available including single, double and triple-glazed glass, and low-E coatings.

Clima-Tite™ also features Ultimate Series™ face sheet technology for unbeatable performance backed by industry-long warranties.

Visit our website for more information, or call 888-759-2678.

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Roof System

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America offers the Powerpanel Roof System, ideal for stability, high-performance building, and energy efficiency. Powerpanel is suitable for both new-build and retrofit applications across commercial, industrial and cold storage market sectors. It combines the thermal performance benefits of KingZip Insulated Standing Seam Roof System with solar energy to generate on-site renewable electricity.

With solar PV options including Thin Film Laminate for a building integrated roof, Poly or Monocrystalline Tilt and Direct Mount systems, the KingZip system incorporates air tightness and moisture control. The single component roofing system is recyclable and reduces on-site installation time by up to 50 percent, according to the company. Designed for flexibility, the KingZip with PV is available in various colors.

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Gypsum Board

The AirRenew gypsum board by Certain Teed was designed to help improve indoor air quality. The product captures harmful volatile organic compounds and converts them into safe, inert compounds that remain within the board for up to 75 years. Featuring M2Tech technology, AirRenew is also engineered to provide enhanced protection against moisture and mold. It can be finished with water-based acrylic and epoxy paints or breathable wallpaper, and can ultimately be recycled just as a regular gypsum board. Designed for fire resistance, AirRenew is lightweight and is easy to cut and install, according to the company.

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Translucent Panel System

The Clima-Tite translucent panel system from Major Industries features pultruded fiberglass structural members for improved u-factors and Condensation Resistance Factor numbers when compared to traditional aluminum-based systems, according to the company. The panel system also offers a snap-to-lock installation feature that saves labor costs and eliminates unsightly visible fasteners for a simple, clean appearance.

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Retrofit Roofing System

Promotion — Metallic’s NuRoof Retrofit System is designed to be adaptable and work for nearly every end-use project. NuRoof offers architects aesthetic potential for a variety of different roof appearances and styles and conventional or steel structures. The system’s flexibility offers a chance to solve complex roofing issues to address challenging roof geometries as facilities grow, according to the company.

Facility owners have the opportunity to update energy codes and load requirements that may have changed since the building’s initial erection, and offers potential improvement in energy efficiency and reduced maintenance costs, as well as possible, tax deductions or incentives.

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Energy-Efficient Wall System

The Thermax wall system from Dow Building Solutions is a three-in-one system that enables a thinner wall profile with continuous insulation, an air barrier, and flashing. Wall system includes high energy efficiency; enhanced moisture control; quicker installation; reduced scheduling time and code approval (NFPA 285). Featuring continuous board insulation, the THERMAX Wall System helps prevent condensation by reducing air infiltration and keeping the cavity temperature above the dew-point temperature. This simplified, high-performing system is covering buildings across America.

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Curtainwall Systems

Major Industries recently released LightBasic, a line of value-engineered curtainwall systems with simplified framing and acrylic-based technology that provides glare-free light. The company also offers translucent skylights and curtainwalls with extended options and warranties.

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