By
Steelcase
Designed in
USA
Description
The node chair brings the classroom into the 21st century quickly, effectively and economically, without renovation or reconstruction. It supports active learning and modern teaching methods within the traditional classroom, enabling easy transitions from one teaching mode to the next to make a passive classroom space active. The node chair's individual fit and adjustability supports users in a variety of postures, enables freedom to move to shift focus and maintain visible line of sight with classmates and work, includes integrated storage for backpacks and personal items, all in a robust and economical form.
Key Features
and/or Benefits
The node chair is designed for quick, easy transitions from one teaching mode to the next. node can make a passive classroom space active. Today's young people bring new tools, attitudes, and expectations into the classroom, and their desire for connection is constant. Traditional classroom seating has limited mobility, putting the burden on educators to adapt. The node chair, however, accommodates any teaching style. A classroom can transition from lecture mode to team mode and back again, effortlessly without interruption.
The swivel seat gives students the freedom to shift focus throughout the room without disrupting nearby students. Because the personal worksurface swivels in tandem, books, laptops, and other information remain at their fingertips. It's subtle, but clear sight lines to the instructor, fellow students, and whiteboards, dramatically enhance interaction. The personal worksurface is adjustable, non-handed, and large enough to support digital and analogue resources.
No two students are alike. The flexible seat with simple adjustments keeps students comfortable in a variety of postures. Together with an adjustable worksurface, node provides a perfect fit for students of all shapes and sizes. The node chair's worksurface accommodates both left- and right-handed students. And, unlike traditional classroom seating, the node worksurface has room for laptops, mobile devices, textbooks, water bottles... whatever students bring to class. It is available in range of bright colours.
Until now, there's been very little thought given to where, or how, students are to stow their backpacks and other personal items. The base of the node chair provides a unique storage solution for backpacks and student belongings that usually clutter the aisles. This allows quicker and easier transitions between teaching modes. An optional cupholder frees up the worksurface area for books and technology. Aside from being a place to rest elbows, the arms are designed to serve as a hook to hold a backpack or bag, keeping personal items safe, secure, and close at hand.
The node chair brings the classroom into the 21st century quickly, effectively and economically, without renovation or reconstruction. For administrators tasked with taking care of classroom furniture, the node is durable and easy to maintain. Designed to provide comfort without upholstery makes it easy to clean. The worksurface is non-handed, making the purchasing process easier. The node chair is shipped in three simple parts to reduce energy consumption and emissions during transport, and materials for packaging, yet can be assembled in 30 seconds without tools.