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"Sound: Boosting Student Focus through Interior Finishes in the Built Environment"
Author: Sandra Soraci
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: November/December 2019

Providing a soundscape that supports student and faculty wellness and productivity is crucial in encouraging attendance and enthusiasm in university facilities. Careful attention to the nine foundations of a healthy building in relation to EBD, coupled with consideration of products available, such as luxury vinyl tile (LVT), carpet tile, and rubber flooring, is crucial in securing positive spaces for success. By understanding the needs of the space, facility managers promote growth and success for all occupants, facilitating the advancement of education and learning while ensuring the foundations of a healthy building and offsetting overall carbon footprint.


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