Pre-designed canopies offer a multitude of uses for schools and education providers across a range of settings. Not only do they provide space for wellbeing areas and time away from classrooms, they are aesthetically pleasing, can add significant value and are cost-effective, offering a practical solution for a variety of needs. Here are five reasons why you should consider our canopies for schools.
Enhanced Learning and Social Spaces
Schools we speak to are increasingly recognising the value of outdoor learning and recreational and social spaces outside. A fabric canopy creates a sheltered environment that can be used year-round, regardless of the weather. In schools, this space can serve as an outdoor classroom, promoting hands-on learning and a connection with nature, for example. Universities and colleges can use these canopies to host outdoor events, study sessions, or club meetings, providing students with a comfortable and shaded space for collaborative learning and relaxation. By offering shade and shelter, these canopies help reduce exposure to UV rays in the summer, and the wet and windy weather in autumn and winter.
Student and Staff Well-being
Research shows that spending time outdoors can reduce stress and improve concentration across an educational site. A fabric canopy allows students to take breaks in a sheltered outdoorarea, promoting relaxation and improving the overall learning experience. They can also offer a hub for community engagement, promising greater integration and bringing people together beyond the grounds.
Improved Aesthetics
A well-designed canopy can act as a landmark or focal point for pupils, students and even staff, creating a memorable space that the school community are proud to use and showcase.
Fabric canopies are available in a variety of designs but can also be customised to suit and complement the existing architecture of a school or university. They can act as a basis to improve or decorate a space and add a touch of modernity to a campus site.
Cost-Effective and Low Maintenance
Fabric canopies are a more affordable alternative to more traditional building solutions. They require construction time leading to lower installation costs and they are also designed to be durable and weather-resistant out-the-box, ensuring longevity with minimal maintenance.
It makes them a cost-effective investment for schools and universities looking to improve their campus infrastructure without the high costs of permanent building projects. They can also be moved, customised or added to with minimal effort.
Creating Multi-functional Spaces
Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to pre-designed canopy spaces. The structures can be used for a wide range of purposes. For instance, a canopy can provide shelter for outdoor seating, courtyards, playgrounds or walkways, ensuring students and staff are protected when moving between spaces and lessons. They make outdoor spaces more usable throughout the year and can also serve as temporary pavilions for open-air concerts, fairs or graduations.
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If you’re interested in our canopies for schools or would like to run some ideas past our expert team of canopy designers, please get in touch. Off-the-shelf or more bespoke, custom options are available.
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