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Plant managers will tell you the worst room in their facility is the break room. Scratched tables pushed

School space design looks straightforward until the renovation is done, the furniture is in, and nobody sits in

The thought of including a makerspace can be intimidating. You know you should have one in your school,

Michale Allen, Curriculum Development Coordinator – PHabLAB; Stephanie Hein, Program Director – PHabLAB Non-traditional learning that emphasizes collaboration

Leo Dedering, our Midwest regional sales manager, penned an article in the February 2024 issue of Private University

Working with PHDesign gives us the unique and rewarding opportunity to elevate cafeteria spaces from unremarkable “before” pictures

Virginia Anderson, Palmer Hamilton Independent Distributor Anyone who has worked with an architect can tell you that

Is your school cafeteria providing the student experience you want? When it comes to educational environments, Palmer Hamilton

Think of your favorite memories from school. Those moments in between classes with friends in the hallways, hanging

Makerspaces, STEM or STEAM labs, Fab Labs, and other “Project Based Learning” environments have been sought after by school districts as they build or update their facilities as they seek to bring more STEM opportunities to their students.
In designing these spaces to be efficient learning environments, we focus on flexibility of layout and furniture, appropriate equipment selections in the proper student usage ratios, and a safe working environment.

Makerspaces, STEM or STEAM labs, Fab Labs, and other “Project Based Learning” environments have been sought after by school districts as they build or update their facilities as they seek to bring more STEM opportunities to their students.
In designing these spaces to be efficient learning environments, we focus on flexibility of layout and furniture, appropriate equipment selections in the proper student usage ratios, and a safe working environment.

The school cafeteria is frequented by a large majority of students every day. The space serves a primary

Plant managers will tell you the worst room in their facility is the break room. Scratched tables pushed

School space design looks straightforward until the renovation is done, the furniture is in, and nobody sits in

The thought of including a makerspace can be intimidating. You know you should have one in your school,

Michale Allen, Curriculum Development Coordinator – PHabLAB; Stephanie Hein, Program Director – PHabLAB Non-traditional learning that emphasizes collaboration

Leo Dedering, our Midwest regional sales manager, penned an article in the February 2024 issue of Private University

Working with PHDesign gives us the unique and rewarding opportunity to elevate cafeteria spaces from unremarkable “before” pictures

Virginia Anderson, Palmer Hamilton Independent Distributor Anyone who has worked with an architect can tell you that

Is your school cafeteria providing the student experience you want? When it comes to educational environments, Palmer Hamilton

Think of your favorite memories from school. Those moments in between classes with friends in the hallways, hanging

Makerspaces, STEM or STEAM labs, Fab Labs, and other “Project Based Learning” environments have been sought after by school districts as they build or update their facilities as they seek to bring more STEM opportunities to their students.
In designing these spaces to be efficient learning environments, we focus on flexibility of layout and furniture, appropriate equipment selections in the proper student usage ratios, and a safe working environment.

Makerspaces, STEM or STEAM labs, Fab Labs, and other “Project Based Learning” environments have been sought after by school districts as they build or update their facilities as they seek to bring more STEM opportunities to their students.
In designing these spaces to be efficient learning environments, we focus on flexibility of layout and furniture, appropriate equipment selections in the proper student usage ratios, and a safe working environment.

The school cafeteria is frequented by a large majority of students every day. The space serves a primary
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