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The Role of Outdoor Shelters in Flexible Learning Spaces
The Role of Outdoor Shelters in Flexible Learning Spaces Students look forward to breaks for a number of reasons. One, breaks allow them to step out and have a change of scenery beyond the four walls of the classroom. Two, they are free to socialise with other pupils...
Commercial Blinds Explained
Commercial Blinds Explained If you're needing blinds and are not sure whether to go for Rollers or Venetians, or if Vertical blinds will work in a high traffic area, then this article is for you. We cover the different types of commercial blinds available, and give...
How to Create A Bespoke Canopy without the Bespoke Cost
Create a bespoke solution with the Spaceshade modular system A school canopy can make or break the aesthetics of a building. An ugly, poorly designed structure can ruin the entire look of the exterior - just as a good looking, well designed structure can set it off...
BIM Revit Downloads for Spaceshade Canopies Now Available
Spaceshade Aluminium Canopies now available as Revit downloads Kensington now have Spaceshade aluminium canopy downloads for Revit available to use for free. The Spaceshade canopy Revit downloads are among the very few BIM canopy objects on the market which can be...
The National BIM Report 2018….BIM and the Future
The NBS National BIM Report 2018 was published just last week, and it gives a fascinating run down on the development of BIM and the ongoing transformation of construction. Here’s a quick summary of some key points: 'BIM has gone from a niche practice to the norm'...
Should We Use Aluminium for Canopies as well as Skyscrapers and Saucepans?
Use Aluminium for a Canopy? Why Not? Which is better, aluminium or steel? It's a fairly common debate now in construction, engineering and design. Advanced aluminium alloys are emerging as the materials of the future in manufacturing; there’s also die hard...
School Canopies: Are You Making The Most Of Them?
Why do so many schools have a canopy? It’s a well known fact that integrating outdoor learning into the school curriculum is extremely beneficial for young children. It teaches them important life skills as well as practical knowledge. As a result many new...
On Your Bike, Sunshine – 10 Cycling Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
To the humble bicycle.... Now that spring is officially here, people are on their bikes all over the country, cycling for charity, for fun, or to lose those extra winter pounds! Cycling to work is a great way to jump on the biking bandwagon and join the growing trend...
Why You Should Celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day 2018
Why You Should Celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day 2018 Are you one of hundreds of schools and over 114,000 children across the UK participating in Outdoor Classroom day on 17 May? 2.3 million children worldwide took part in 2017, of which 580,000 were in the UK. If not,...
Considerations for Minimising Incidents of Bike Theft
While bike theft statistics in the UK remain largely static, there are still 100,000 cases reported every year. Bicycles are attractive to thieves because bike parts are easy to sell and to scrap. Though not all bikes are high value, their accessibility is what makes...
