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The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Schools for Supporting Student Health and Learning
In today’s education spaces, indoor air quality is a vital yet often underestimated factor that directly impacts students' health, concentration and overall learning experience. Research has shown that poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can impair student cognitive performance, slowing response times and reducing focus.
The Psychology of Colour in Education
Colour plays a powerful role in shaping the educational environment, influencing students’ emotions, cognitive performance and overall learning outcomes. Extensive research highlights the significant impact of colour on attention, memory retention and emotional well-being in classrooms. This article explores the science of colour psychology in education, examining its effects across age groups and providing practical guidelines for designing learning spaces that support student success.
A Creative Awakening: Shaw Contract's Latest Design Innovation
Shaw Contract’s newest hospitality collection, Awaken, debuted earlier this year. The custom collection of rugs and broadloom was designed using Shaw’s innovative, brand-new tufted technology, which allowed their design team to create cut and loop carpets with multiple pile heights and up to 16 different colours in one style.
Flooring Boost Training Scheme
In partnership with Work Force Central Dunedin, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, the Ministry of Social Development, and FloorNZ
Case Study: Hack Tāmaki
In 2020 the Tāmaki Regeneration Company came to us to discuss a hackathon they planned to hold, and we put up our hand to host the event in our offices because it was so aligned with two of our core values; to Create Positive Impact to our people and the community around us, and to Encourage Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Case Study: The Breakfast Club & Glen Innes Primary School
The Breakfast Club is a program in our local community that was created to assist principals and teachers of low decile schools, by removing obstacles caused by poverty, hunger and lack of resources.
Case Study: Tūranga Christchurch
Shaw carpet tiles, Nora and Regupol Rubber flooring, and Tredsafe safety nosings were used to create a welcoming space for Christchurch's Tūranga library.