COVID-19 is still transmissible, nearly three years after we first heard of it in this country, the cold and flu season is approaching, and the US has declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency. Now, more than ever, having easily and thoroughly cleaned furniture on campus is a key component to reducing transmission and keeping students and staff well. Furniture on campus, especially in common areas like the student center, is moved by students often to create more collaborative spaces. Kwalu’s innovative smooth and solid surfaces perform better than the coated furniture surfaces of both wood and metal in education spaces.
Cleanable for the Living and Learning spaces
The past will provide a path to the future. The past couple of years have shown higher education its time to begin to move away from the past looks and pivot to stronger sustainable furniture design. Considering the high volume of contact in an educational environment, furniture in the living and learning spaces should be easily moved for collaborative study, like the versatile Montedoro Lounge Collection. These spaces should utilize seating and tables that create semiprivate areas of learning, and all furniture here should stand up to a high level of frequent cleaning.
Cleanable for Dining spaces
Dining on campus has many spaces, from formal dining rooms to cafes, coffee shops and snack bars. Kwalu’s seating and tables, like the beautiful Bolgheri table and Arpino café chairs, for dining is made of high-impact resilient polymer with patented joint construction resulting in beautiful wood-like finishes. Some tables and chairs also have optional power features so students can stay connected. Filling dining spaces with furniture that stands up to repeated use, will not scratch and looks like new for many years is the path to a brighter and more secure future on campus.
Cleanable for the Student Center
Hundreds and in some areas, thousands of students pass through the Student Center daily. They may gather to make plans, grab a snack, or collaborate on a class project. This is the campus family room. Furniture here takes a constant beating. Students sit on the chairs (seats, backs, and arms), lay on the chairs and at times stand on the chairs. Cleanability and durability are key components to maintaining this space for now and the future. The Emarese Lounge collection of seating and tables by Kwalu is ideal for this space, easily moved and paired with bleach cleanable vinyl this collection will remain pristine for years.