Where has the summer holidays gone? After endless weeks of basking in scorching heat and enjoying a well-deserved break, it is now time start thinking about the new academic year. We want to help you make the most of your outdoor spaces around your university campus and have put together some top tips for creating an inviting environment for your staff, students and their families.
Bins
Yes, it may sound obvious but making sure you have adequate litter bins around your property will help you to stay tidy and hazard free. As we all know, students can be a little lazy at times so don’t give them an excuse to litter drop! Our Park Litter Bin will work hard for you and make a really lovely addition to outdoor campus spaces, it is hard not to notice their cheerful and boldly coloured slats. These handsome units are a nice way to encourage everyone to keep their environment tidy.
Zoning
Universities are a hive of activity full of students and professors searching for an outdoor place to sit, be it to enjoy fresh air, plan lessons or run debate groups. So why not make it easy for everyone by setting out designated zonal seating areas; an extended outdoor living space, one area for chill out groups and another for those who want to brainstorm or read. Keep your eco-conscious students happy with our Greendine Recycled Plastic A-Frames, an environmentally friendly material made from a clever cocktail of recycled plastics. These robust units are perfect all year round for outdoor study sessions, or for a well-deserved break after a morning of lectures.
Casual Seating
Student unions are always in need of additional seating for their diverse range of events, so make sure you are ready to rumble with some extra tables and chairs. Our all weather proof Milano sets offer a contemporary and casual seating solution, including 5 side chairs. A Flip-up table top and stackable chairs make these sets space efficient and easy to store when they are not in use. The black and green colours will add a wonderful pop of colour whatever the season.
Pop-Ups
Pop-up areas are literally popping up everywhere, from utilising spaces on the high-street, to pub gardens and festivals. So why not join this latest trend. Pop-ups are ideal to promote an event and are a great way of encouraging student gatherings. Our Poseur tables tick all the boxes for “pop-up” spaces a perfect addition to outdoor spaces where students can casually eat, drink, chat and catch-up on their social media activities.
Accessories
Flowers and plants really can create an ambience to a campus outdoor space, turning a plain area into a beautiful feature space for everyone to enjoy. Our Chunky Trough Planters tick all the boxes when it comes to accesorising your outdoor space. A genuine all-rounder, strong enough to cope with extreme weather conditions, these striking unitssit perfectly beside main entrance areas to your building. Fill them with seasonal plants and flowers for an all year round burst of colour.
If you’re not quite sure about what you need, the terrain you have is a little challenging, or you’d simply like to chat about a particular product or how to look after it, our friendly team would love to hear from you; call us on 01926 889922.