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Classroom Design: How to Create a Flexible, Effective Learning Environment

Classroom Design: How to Create a Flexible, Effective Learning Environment

Posted by Kate Murphy on Sep 10th 2026

Classrooms have come a long way from rows of desks facing a chalkboard. Today, teachers may lead a whole-class lesson in the morning, guide small groups after lunch, and ask students to complete quiet independent work later in the day. And it all happens in the same room.  The best classroom design is the one supporting how students and teachers actually use the space.&nbs …
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What Does NIJ Level IIIA Mean? A Simple Guide to Ballistic Protection

What Does NIJ Level IIIA Mean? A Simple Guide to Ballistic Protection

Posted by Kate Murphy on Aug 20th 2026

When planning a space, organizations often consider how it will look, function, and adapt to changing needs. In some environments, ballistic protection may also be part of that conversation. The terminology can sound complicated, but the main takeaway is simple: NIJ Level IIIA is designed to resist certain handgun threats. Screenflex integrates this protection into movable products that …
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What Are Modern Office Cubicles Made Of? A Material Guide

What Are Modern Office Cubicles Made Of? A Material Guide

Posted by Kate Murphy on Aug 7th 2026

A cubicle may look straightforward from the outside, but there is more happening beneath its straight-edge surface. Inside each workstation, different materials work together to provide structure, absorb sound, create visual separation, and support the demands of a busy workplace.  In an Officeflex® Cubicle, a honeycomb core provides the foundation—but …
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What Is a Flex Wall? Improving Open-Floor Plan Spaces

What Is a Flex Wall? Improving Open-Floor Plan Spaces

Posted by Teody Bancifra on Jul 9th 2026

Open-floor plan spaces can be great. They feel bright, open, and easy to move through.   But open spaces also come with a very real problem: everything happens in the same place. Your desk might be in the same room as the TV. Your living room might double as a guest room, workout space, or homework zone. In an office, one large room might need to support focused work, team meetings, …
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