In an education environment, it comes down to designing spaces that fit the exact use of the space. A kindergarten classroom isn’t going to feature the same design trends as a college dorm room, nor will a principal’s office reflect the same ideas as a high school auditorium. Whether the project is designed mostly for resilience, functionality, modernization or just a simple wow-factor, each ultimately conveys a look and feel suitable for the end-user.
“If the building is a large K-12 school where there’s a lot of foot traffic, then the entryway should definitely have a different type of flooring than an administration office. As new schools are being built today, we’re seeing a lot of different types of flooring being used—and it’s really dependent upon the use of a specific room or area,” said Carol Priefert, segment marketing manager, Armstrong Commercial.