Designing the Future of Education: Highlights from KI Wall at EDspaces 2024

As seen at EDspaces 2024, discover how our WiggleRoom Pods and Super Structures bring smarter, more inclusive, and beautifully functional solutions to educational spaces.

At EDspaces 2024, we highlighted our latest innovations in architectural structures and pods, reinforcing our commitment to transforming educational environments into inclusive, dynamic, and functional spaces.

This year's takeaways underscore the critical role design plays in fostering better learning experiences for students and more effective workspaces for educators.

Warm Welcome: A ‘Super’ Entryway

Creating a strong first impression, our WiggleRoom Super Structure was designed as a warm entryway space, turning our booth into a beacon of hospitality. The 6x10 ADA-compliant structure, which is also a certified as an autism resource, highlighted the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in design.

Key features of our ‘super’ entryway:

Open and Inviting Design: The open front and rear walls offered an inviting entrance, while low-profile butt-glazed glass walls created a seamless visual flow.
Enhanced Lighting: Integrated LED light planks within the louvered ceiling brightened the space, setting a welcoming tone for visitors.
Showroom Backdrop: Flanked by full-height Evoke solid walls, the entryway provided the perfect stage for KI’s Cogni display, blending practicality with aesthetic appeal.

Faculty Recharge Zone: More Than a Little WiggleRoom

Designed with educators in mind, our larger WiggleRoom Super Structure served as a faculty recharge zone at EDspaces 2024, which demonstrated how thoughtful design can elevate functionality and aesthetics in a compact area. This 8x10 faculty meeting room, fully ADA-compliant, sets a new standard for enclosed spaces in education settings.

Key features of our faculty recharge zone:

Acoustic Excellence: A sound-absorbing PET surface with a printed wood grain finish, paired with a soft-close sliding door equipped with perimeter seals and a drop seal, created an environment ideal for focus and privacy.
Integrated Functionality: Magnetic steel dry-erase surfaces supported collaborative planning, while a self-contained fire suppression system ensured safety without compromising on sleek design.
Lighting and Ventilation: A fully enclosed ceiling featuring wireless-controlled LED lighting and ventilation fans provided comfort and energy efficiency.
Elegant Aesthetics: Neoprene-wrapped architectural door pulls, and seamless low-profile butt-glazed glass walls added an inviting touch, while full-height solid walls with integrated power outlets kept the space functional while minimizing sound.

Transforming Classrooms into Faculty Rooms: The Impact of Walls and Pods

Today’s classrooms and faculty spaces must be adaptable, inclusive, and supportive of diverse learning and working styles. Freestanding architectural solutions like our WiggleRoom Pods and Super Structures address these demands by:

Offering private, focused spaces that minimize distractions.
Supporting inclusivity with certified autism designs.
Incorporating multi-functional elements to maximize utility in compact footprints.
Enhancing aesthetic appeal while meeting practical needs like sound absorption, lighting, and safety.

By integrating functionality, inclusivity, and intentional design, architectural walls and pods are changing the way spaces are experienced. They turn educational environments into centers of collaboration and concentration while offering faculty the privacy and resources necessary for success. These adaptable solutions not only improve the physical setting but also reshape the possibilities within education.

Shaping the Future of Education, One Space at a Time

At KI Wall, we are proud to lead the charge in creating innovative solutions that redefine the potential of educational environments. EDspaces 2024 provided an incredible platform to share our vision and connect with educators and industry leaders who are equally passionate about transforming the way we learn and teach.

Stay tuned for more exciting innovations as we continue to craft spaces that inspire, include, and innovate.

Let’s build the future of education together.