Supplier Spotlight: Hightower
An Interview with Michaela Shaw, Sustainability Manager and Monique Lecomte, VP, Sales and Marketing We sat down with Michaela Shaw, Sustainability Manager and Monique Lecomte, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Hightower to talk about Hightower’s commitment to sustainability and how higher education and K-12 institutions can approach building a sustainability strategy within their own […]
Saving the Planet Through Procurement
Cooperative Contracting Can Help When serving the needs of a large school district, university, or community college system, procurement teams are required to maintain a level of knowledge on a variety of topics. When it comes to green purchasing or sustainability, it can get complicated very quickly. Schools are Ecosystems. How Does Procurement Keep Up? […]
How to Use Color to Boost Productivity & Comfort
Strategies for Leveraging Color in Today’s Blended Spaces As work and home lives continue to intermingle, commercial spaces are blending along with them. When designing for spaces where we work, learn, and more, using color effectively is key to creating interiors that help people be as productive and comfortable as possible. Here are some tips […]
What Does Generation Z Mean to Me?
Shaping Campus for the Next Generation The Millennial generation has certainly made their mark on the learning environment. The demand for creating a collaborative environment is the cornerstone of the Millennial Movement. In regards to the education facility, the Millennial population has, for the most part, graduated out of the system. The next population trend […]
Re-Imagining Residence Halls
New Campus Spaces Provide Students with the Comforts of Home As professionals in the education market know, the academic landscape is changing rapidly – and furniture solutions need to follow suit. Students often need to pull away from the hectic pace of campus life and seek out places for quiet focus work. The trend has […]
Understanding the Latest Advancements in Coatings Technology
Selecting Paint is More than Just Aesthetics & Durability Today, aesthetics and durability are not the only considerations when specifying paint. There are several new, unique, and innovative features that are important to understand before selecting product for the next project. Enhanced Indoor Air Quality and Elimination of Odors Technologically advanced paints improve indoor air […]
