Designing Education Environments for the Future
At Shaw Contract, we understand that every learner is unique. We know learning environments influence and play a vital role in the development of our children. These spaces unite us. They provide a foundation for the future of our communities. Together, we have a responsibility to create environments that support a feeling of safety, belonging, and familiarity. A place where every individual can find their identity. A place where everybody counts.
Create Healthier Learning Spaces
Introducing our new PVC-free resilient flooring, Art + Science. Durable, high-performing and easy to maintain.
South Clearfield Elementary by Fielding International and Design West Architecture
Explore Trending Collections
Based on one of our bestselling designs, this collection provides pops of color on a neutral base to convey your school's identity and spirit.
A system of colors and visuals designed to create collaborative zones within the spaces where we learn and play.
Create dynamic learning spaces that encourage inquiry, action, imagination and collaboration, building the foundation for creative ideas to grow.
St Clare's Primary School by ROAM Architecture
EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
Wellness
A recent study reveals that the physical aspects of a classroom such as color, light, textures and air quality could improve a student's learning progress by up to 16%.
By tailoring flooring to students' functional needs within a holistically designed space, we can positively impact their learning experience.
Product Human Impact is an integrative approach designed to enhance student, teacher and community experience while addressing a broad range of design choices including safety, acoustics, material health and biophilic design.
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Inspiration
We believe that the process guides us to action. Our vision is to understand learning environments around the world so that we can design flooring to provide the foundation for these communal spaces. As part of our journey, we have developed tools and resources to inspire your learning space.
- Palettes – curated to combine color, texture and materials.
- Installation Ideas – explore ways to build pattern scale in your space.
- Visualization Services – available to create rendering files based on floor plans, design inspirations or sketches.
Color Outside the Lines
Explore curated palettes by color to inspire your next education space.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School by Yates Chreitzberg Hughes Architects
Together, We Walk Forward With Purpose
Our view of sustainability takes a holistic approach in which we create a positive impact on people and the planet. We are driven to design product solutions that enhance the human experience and well-being in learning environments, while minimizing our use of natural resources.
EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
Partners for Positive Change
We partner with organizations whose goals align with ours knowing that we all have a responsibility to each other, and our planet.
EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
Solutions for Functionality