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PlanningToday’s schools are centers for learning that incorporate rapidly developing technology while addressing the needs of a changing society. Because they are far more complex than the “little red schoolhouses” of an earlier era, making the highest and best use of their space is essential. During the planning stage of a new school, the architect, school representative and district representative work to create spaces that will maximize the use of the allocated square footage. With 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive furnishing solutions for schools, Contrax Furnishings is able to join this effort by bringing together all the elements necessary to allow you to make furniture selections based upon the project’s "big picture." Contrax Furnishings’ total approach to space planning ensures that your furniture budget is spent wisely to achieve optimal long-term value and – for public schools and state universities – optimal savings of tax dollars. We employ specialized software and trained technical staff to assist in creating the most appropriate use of your school’s space for complete comfort, fit and function.
Space planning services go beyond addressing the available physical space to meet the needs of your staff and students. We provide choices for the most functional and productive use of all spaces. In addition to major projects, Contrax Furnishings excels in small-order space planning, measuring offices, cafeterias or specialty areas to ensure that furniture fits.
Flexible use - Many spaces must serve more than one purpose, or be easily adaptable to accommodate the various furniture groupings that collaborative learning requires. Contrax Furnishings’ sales consultants are experienced in getting the most use from a space by recommending furniture that provides the necessary flexibility. In-depth knowledge of use and wear patterns - Our sales consultants can anticipate the kind of use furniture will receive based upon its placement, intended function and student age, and make recommendations that will place the best type of furniture in the space – for example, reinforced products in an intensive-use area. Ergonomics - Whether for student, teacher or administrative use, we plan spaces that are able to accommodate the type of furniture which best meets ergonomic needs. Proper ergonomics reduces physical stress and increases the ability to pay attention – which can result in improved test scores for students and better work efficiency for teachers and administrators, as well as possibly reducing the risk of work-related injuries. Environmental friendliness - Contrax Furnishings has been following environmentally sustainable practices for the past 16 years – long before the current movement. Towards this end, our space planning considerations emphasize furnishings that meet environmental standards in reducing the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced through outgassing to keep the air quality of your school healthy. We partner with the best factories – including those that meet standards for GREENGUARD Certification and other related environmental quality certifications. Our other sustainable considerations regarding furniture manufactures include their raw materials acquisition, material processing practices and the end-of-life ecological impact of their products. Contrax Furnishings’ recycling and refurbishing programs give additional support to the environment. Our space planning service includes: • Complete room layouts • Use assessment survey • Comprehensive budget planning |
Selecting the best furniture for the space and intended use - Contrax
Furnishings focuses only on institutional educational furniture, which gives us valuable insight into the unique needs of the school environment, as well as a thorough knowledge of the industry’s leading manufactures. Representing numerous top brands allows us to recommend the best option for each specific application, rather than having to depend on the offerings of a single manufacturer.