Archetech Issue 56 2021 | Page 64

INTRASYSTEMS

CREATE AN ENTRANCE

SPECIFYING ENTRANCE MATTING FOR EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE
SCHOOLS , COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Remember the first time you went to school ? You probably don ’ t recall the entrance matting ( Unless you tripped over it …). However , it ’ s easy to overlook the key role entrance matting plays in creating a safe and welcoming entrance to your educational establishment .
With most educational projects being centrally funded , budget is often limited or very tightly managed , meaning that specifications for this sector can be one of the most challenging to get right .
A key consideration when specifying for a school , college or university is the requirement to work with an aesthetically attractive system , that can be ‘ tweaked ’ to meet a plethora of challenging environments .
From muddy boots to scooter wheels , creating a suitable entrance matting specification for the modern education facility is a worthwhile and rewarding exercise .
Download our RIBA CPD Core Curriculum specification guide to Entrance Matting for Schools , Colleges and Universities here .
HOSPITALS & HEALTHCARE
One of the many things that the COVID pandemic has highlighted to us as a society must be the critical importance of our healthcare sector , and the crucial need for effective hygiene and infection control .
Entrance matting is the first line in the defence against dirt and contaminants entering your building . A well specified matting system , correctly positioned within an entrance will effectively remove up to 100 % of foot and wheel-borne moisture and dirt .
Remember , visitors to facilities such as Hospitals , Clinics and Surgeries will often have mobility or vision issues that need to be considered when you are specifying a suitable matting system .
Download our RIBA CPD Core Curriculum specification guide to Entrance Matting for Hospitals & Healthcare here .
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Key benefits of specifying the correct matting system in both an education and healthcare environment are ;
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Improved air quality
Minimisation of ‘ Slip and Trip ’ hazards
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Reduced energy usage & cleaning costs
Extended lifespan of internal floor coverings
Clean and welcoming first impression
100 % recycled materials , Aluminium , Econyl ®
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