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or fl oor, to help students quickly identify if they are in the correct location.
Everyone is different, which means learning environments must be adaptable
(LRV) points is used for critical surfaces like walls, fl oors, ceilings and doors. This ensures these elements are clear and easy to identify. To put this into practice, if the main wall is painted in a neutral colour, then the doors and door frames should be in a bold tone that has a minimum visual contrast of 30 LRV points. Contrasting colours can also be used to visually differentiate each building
A fl oor to match your mood
Moduleo Moods luxury vinyl from Unilin Flooring is the standard for stunning bespoke fl ooring designs in hospitality and leisure, commercial offi ces, high-specifi cation housing and retail. Through its multiple shapes and wood and stone effects, Moduleo Moods lets designers get creative with fl ooring. Whether subtle toned patterns or bold high-contrast statements, it can be used to elevate areas out of the ordinary. Unilin Flooring has now updated Moduleo Moods for a more accessible library of 70 patterns in new wood and stone effects. In designs such as Chevron Trio, Hexagon Cluster and Diamond Origami, Moduleo’s designers have created a range of standard patterns that show the expressive, striking nature of Moods. Designers can also create their own pattern choosing from any shape in a combination from seven wood and fi ve stone designs. Moduleo Moods has a 0.55 mm wear layer for use in commercial interiors, so it can be confi dently used in high-traffi c areas such as receptions and communal spaces. As a dryback luxury vinyl, Moduleo Moods can be used alongside Moduleo Roots tiles and planks, and can also be easily installed with Flex Pro Pure.
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pro.moduleo.com/en-gb The fi rst line of defence in social homes from Beaufl or
With varied household needs and unpredictable maintenance, it could be argued that durability is the paramount criteria for selection, but the comfort and well-being of tenants are also important factor. Beaufl or sheet vinyl fl oors are made to fulfi l all of these requirements: affordable, durable, easy to look after, comfortable and in a wide range of calming natural designs, they are the ideal choice. For the best in durability, Xtreme and Phoni- Xtreme are two top-tier options for fl ooring in social homes. Featuring a 0.70 mm wear layer, these fl oors deliver impressive wear performance and can withstand constant use. In fact, with a Class 34 Very Heavy Commercial rating; you’re unlikely to fi nd a more durable option that’s also as affordable. With a wear layer over twice as thick as domestic sheet vinyl fl oors and Beaufl or’s low maintenance Premium Coating, these fl oors resist scuffs, scratches and daily abrasion, reducing telltale signs of visible wear. The installation of Xtreme and Phoni-Xtreme also has advantages over similar looking modular fl oors like LVT or laminate. It’s faster and with fewer joints to be compromised, less prone to damage and failure.
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Colour tools can help To help architects create compliant colour schemes that can improve occupant wellbeing and productivity, some manufacturers offer useful colour tools. Some allow architects to experiment with various palettes and visualise how colours will work together in a space. They can also explore curated colour schemes tailored to specifi c sectors, including education. Once the design is ready, architects can get an A3 mood board printed and delivered, allowing them to share their professional designs with colleagues, clients or building users. In conclusion, when designing for education environments, architects must work closely with the client to determine what the space will be used for and who it will be used by. This will help them to identify the right tones that will evoke the desired emotional response from students and help increase productivity and wellbeing.
Dawn Scott is senior colour designer at Dulux Trade (part of AkzoNobel)
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