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    Supporting student mental health: A study on the impact of multisensory environments

    Supporting Student Mental Health: A Study on the Impact of Multisensory Environments

    From kindergarten to higher education, teachers and faculty are taking a closer look at students’ mental health. One approach involves the use of multisensory environments...
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    CertainTeed Decoustics Impressions ceiling and wall system in healthcare facility

    Specs: CertainTeed Decoustics Impressions Wall/Ceiling System

    Carrie Meadows
    CertainTeed’s latest solutions include the lightweight Decoustics Impressions ceiling and wall system.
    Barrington Elementary | Photography by Cory Klein
    Barrington and Windermere Elementary schools accommodate students’ mental well-being with calm spaces designed for open collaboration or quiet reflection in private nooks.

    Moody Nolan Shares School Initiatives that Serve Student Health

    Deb Kolesar
    Thoughtful K–12 design reflects schools’ modern role as a champion for holistic well-being.
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    Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Commercial Furniture

    Robert Nieminen
    In a sea of sustainable rating systems, BIFMA’s level certification label makes it easier to shop for eco-friendly furniture.
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    The Last Word on PVC with HLW's Jonce Walker and Carnegie's Gordon Boggis

    Robert Nieminen
    Vinyl is among the most commonly used materials in the built environment, but should it be? Find out what these experts think about healthy materials and PVC alternatives.
    Courtesy of Marc Monaghan

    Cultivating Community at Chicago’s Oakland Museum & Garden

    Yetta Starr
    The evolution of a Chicago cultural green space nurtures the human need for connection through public involvement, performing arts, and healing interactions with nature.
    Courtesy of Todd Mason

    The Art and Science of Effective Healthcare Environments

    Vasia Rigou for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
    IIDA Healthcare Design Award jurors weigh in on what’s most important to evaluating spaces designed for healing.
    Courtesy of Chad Baumer Photography

    Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation in Healthcare Design: A Q&A with Corie Baker of Gresham Smith

    AnnMarie Martin
    Gresham Smith’s Corie Baker shares her insights and experiences into the evolving landscape of healthcare design, the integration of wellness principles, and her journey in architecture...
    Courtesy of Todd Mason

    Community of Hope and Gensler Expand Health Facility to Combat Healthcare Inequalities in Washington, D.C.

    Robert Nieminen
    Aiming to address healthcare disparities within the nation’s capital, Community of Hope engaged Gensler to develop a building expansion of their Family Health and Birth Center...