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February 20, 2023

A Year of Sharing Our Talents & Celebrating Our Culture

While each NBS team member works for the same organization and may have similar roles, our range of personal experiences, journeys, skills and personalities help shape who we are as individuals and what we bring to the company. Our one-of-a-kind company culture is a direct result of the amazing people and the unique talents that […]

February 6, 2023

Kettering University

Breaking Down Barriers Between Learning and Living Kettering University, a STEM-focused university in Flint, Michigan, prides itself on creating an open, collaborative learning environment for its students. When they had the opportunity to build a new Learning Commons, they naturally wanted those values reflected in the space. The result is a unique and […]

January 16, 2023

NBS Interior Integration: One Company, Amazing Results

Ever walk into a space and think “wow”? Amazing spaces like that don’t just happen; it takes knowledgeable experts who understand the nuances of interior spaces and how people interact within them. Creating functional, inspiring, and productive spaces is a complex process. To make everything come together seamlessly, many different components and services need to […]
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Kettering University

Breaking Down Barriers Between Learning and Living Kettering University, a STEM-focused university in Flint, Michigan, prides itself on creating an open, collaborative learning environment for its students. When they had the opportunity to build a new Learning Commons, they naturally wanted those values reflected in the space. The result is a unique and […]

West Bloomfield Middle School

A State-of-the-Art Learning Facility Puts Student Needs First When you walk into the new West Bloomfield Middle School, the first impression is “wow.” The building was designed to meet the needs of 21st Century learners and educators, with flexible spaces filled with light, color and welcoming touches. NBS worked with architectural and design firm […]
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Education

Classroom Revolution

For many generations, classrooms were passive learning environments where students were required to absorb whatever was presented. Not today. Now students are active learners, empowered by technology, in a collaborative and interactive environment. Rethinking the educational space to support this new model has created a far more engaging and productive experience for students and teachers alike.

Education Spaces

Teaching | Learning

Collaborative Learning Areas

Libraries | Student Unions

Faculty | Administration

Cafe | Dining

Room to Learn

Steelcase researcher Andrew Kim suggests that, “more mobility inside and outside of classrooms, and new kinds of learning spaces” are important to advance problem-solving and communication skills among students.

Today learning happens everywhere, from classrooms and lecture halls to libraries and student lounges. Technology is central to that experience. We offer innovative solutions and furnishings that enable a seamless integration of mobile technology along with the flexibility to change and adapt to different learning spaces and study challenges. The next classroom is here.

Research into the Classroom Design

Steelcase has long been a proponent of thoughtful examination into how a space and its furnishings impact the learning process. We present the highlights of their research, identified as Insights, throughout this section.

“NBS was wonderful to work with. They helped in our transition to an open office concept by supplying research and the example of their own open office environment. They guided us to smart choices to achieve a beautiful and livable environment.”

— Christine Stout, Walsh College