[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Providing a Calming Retreat: A Guide to Designing Sensory Spaces in Schools" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]To address the needs of diverse student bodies, many schools are incorporating sensory spaces and quiet zones into their classrooms or buildings as part of Universal Design. Originally designed…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodivergent Learners: Creating Zones for Success" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]In today’s evolving educational landscape, creating spaces that cater to the diverse needs of neurodivergent learners is essential. Neurodiversity refers to the various ways individuals experience the world and process information,…
[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Transforming Classrooms: The Power of Flexible Seating for Students with Special Needs" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]Classroom environments are changing rapidly with advancements in assistive technology, an increased focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), and Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives.…
[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Reimagining College Spaces to Meet the Needs of Today’s Students" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]Colleges and universities have changed drastically in recent years, pivoting to serve ever-changing bodies of students who are taking diverse approaches to higher education. Reimagining college spaces is essential as…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Designing Versatile K-12 Media Centers for Diverse Instructional Approaches" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In recent decades, the role of K-12 media centers have evolved from merely collections of books to dynamic, multi-functional spaces that support various instructional methods. Gone are the days when the main…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Safety and Support in Schools: Trauma-Informed Design in K-12 Educational Spaces" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In the pursuit of creating learning environments that prioritize safety and support in schools, it is critical to design spaces that address the diverse needs of students, enhancing their mental…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Q&A with Tyler Pellerito and Ryanne Lane on Their Top 5 Favorite MiEN Products" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement="middle"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Welcome to the newest installment of the MiEN Environments Top 5 Series, where we delve into the preferred selections of MiEN Company's finest. In this…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Meet Cecilia Cruse, MiEN’s Special Needs Consultant" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="23944" img_size="Full" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]Students with disabilities make up nearly 15 percent of the K-12 student population, and supporting these students is a valuable endeavor for schools and districts. As this percentage continues…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Transforming Oregon State University Residential Hall Spaces with MiEN Furniture" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2022, Oregon State University (OSU) was seeking a furniture partner to help them transform the social spaces in four residence halls on campus: Poling Hall, Cauthorn Hall, Halsell Hall, and McNary Hall.…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Furniture Designed to Last: Promoting Sustainability with High-Quality Furnishings" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the environmental problem of “fast furniture,” which refers to the disposable nature of many modern furniture products. “Fast furniture” is a fairly new term,…
