A Tale of Two High Schools in Michigan
Outfitting a school district’s facilities is no easy task. So when Troy High School and Athens High School needed to replace more 43,000 square feet of flooring, they knew where to turn.
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Independent Study Reveals How Physical Discomfort of Nurses Directly Affects Patient Care
How do you keep up with a workforce that’s always on their feet? Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare reveals a study that tracked the impact long hours and working on foot has on nurses. Of note, 60% of nurses worry that their job is negatively impacting their overall health.
Connecting Students to Their Learning Environment is the Future of Educational Design
As technology and the way students learn advances, so do learning environments. Today, it’s more important than ever to create spaces that encourage real-time collaboration and socialization among students.
Acoustic Control is Top Priority at this Open-Plan Alternative High School
An alternative learning environment needs a facility that can meet unique demands. Phoenix High School in Kennewick, WA did just that, with students and staff working in an open-plan space that encourages collaborative learning. Learn how this project-based, alternative-track learning environment outfitted their facility to perfectly suit their needs.
Surgery Tower Stands Up to the Rigors of the OR
Mountain States Health Alliance DBA Johnson City Medical found that rubber flooring helped mitigate many of the concerns of choosing building materials for OR environments. Learn how the facility sustains the daily rigors of the operating room: high traffic, heavy tables, microscopes and high-stain chemicals such as methylene blue and betadine.
Take the Pain Out of Standing with These Quick Fixes
On your feet for the majority of the workday? We feel your pain. Luckily, Lifehacker.com has compiled this useful roundup of quick and easy exercises.
10 Tips for a Proper Shoe Fit
The importance of foot health goes beyond what you may think – and your shoes could be at the root of the problem. Learn ten great tips for a proper shoe fit.