by Alexander Kreeft | Feb 5, 2026 | Trends, Tips, and Resources
Project Details Facility: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Location: Concord, NH Photography: © 2012 Ed Wonsek | © 2024 Ridgelight Studio Photography Architect/Design: HMFH Architects Products: norament® grano™ Project Background Christa McAuliffe...
by Alexander Kreeft | Feb 5, 2026 | Trends, Tips, and Resources
Creating a classroom environment that nurtures executive function skills requires intentionality at every grade level. Distractions and disorganization often lurk in places we don’t expect—embedded in our lesson designs, our physical spaces, and our daily...
by Alexander Kreeft | Jan 29, 2026 | Trends, Tips, and Resources
Children tend to be less anxious when they spend time outdoors during the school day because nature, movement, and unstructured play directly support emotional regulation, stress recovery, and social connection. These same factors can be intentionally embedded in...
by Alexander Kreeft | Oct 29, 2025 | Trends, Tips, and Resources
The design of a classroom is far more than a matter of furniture and walls—it’s a foundation for human connection. Every layout choice, color, and piece of furniture sends a message about how students and teachers relate to one another. Classrooms designed to build...
by Alexander Kreeft | Sep 19, 2025 | Trends, Tips, and Resources
The physical environment of a school is far more than bricks, mortar, and classroom furniture—it’s a silent curriculum that profoundly influences how students learn, teachers teach, and communities connect. Understanding the intricate relationship between...
