To thrive is to be your best. Always.

The Thrive philosophy was created to show how the conscious design of environments can impact human happiness and health for all. Incorporating six key facets of human development, Thrive encapsulates thoughtful consideration of every space—where all are supported, encouraged, and given the tools to succeed and grow.

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5 Things Gen Z Values That Should Drive Classroom and Workplace Design in 2023

From a flexible environment that allows them to shape their own workspace, to immersing themselves in communities that reflect who…
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How to Build Career and Technical Education (CTE) Environments with Akt Soft Seating and Tables

What is CTE? Career and Technical Education (CTE) refers to the process of experiential learning, a practice that allows…
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How Our New Elate Furniture Elevates the Classroom, Office, and Work from Home Spaces

Elate is our newest practical, dynamic line of furniture that is fit to inspire any professional or educational environment. Gen Z-ers…
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How to Incorporate CTE and Experiential Learning into Educational and Professional Workspaces

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is not a new concept, but it has yet to be widely explored in all career…
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Active. Kinetic. Tectonic. What does our Akt philosophy mean for Gen Z and how we design?

Akt by MooreCo is a family of tables, chairs and soft seating designed for Gen Z. We designed Akt with…
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Designing Environments for the Physical and Sensory Needs of Gen Z

During our Thrive Webinar, we had the chance to speak with Dr. Lisa Harris of Healthworks Ergonomics, who taught us…
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How to Design Classrooms and Workspaces Based on What Gen Z Values Most

Gen Z is already famous for doing things differently. At school, empathy is popular. As they enter the workforce, they…
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Get to Know Gen Z: Recapping Thrive Session 1 with Mark Beal

Generation Z is emerging from a pandemic that occurred during their most formative years. Many Gen Z students were unable…
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How to Prioritize Social-Emotional Mental Health in the Classroom as Students Go Back to School

Students have had to undergo a seemingly endless string of stressful events over the last few years. Between an increase…
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Creating Intergenerational Classroom Environments

How to Bridge the Generational Gap Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers Classrooms have always been multigenerational,…
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Inspiration

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Success Stories

Expert Voices

Creating a space where like-minded kids can feel comfortable, can build relationships, and work together is an important part of developing community.

Alexa Feldman, Interior Designer Coordinator, LPA Design Studios

Having a project-based classroom where there are multiple avenues to accomplish a task helps prepare students to think more creatively.

Thom Gibson, STEM & Robotics Teacher

The messaging that comes off of a building is telling our users, our clients, our parents, our investors, about the values and the beliefs that we hold, that are intrinsic with our identity, health and wellness, vision, purpose, and spirit.

Will LeStrange, Feng Shui Consultant

Gen Z knows where they’re heading in life, and what they’re expecting in their college—health and wellness and life balance and everything that makes a human a human.

Sylvia Kowalk, Director of Interior Design, Legat Architects

Socialization needs to be intentional. We need that expansive space, so students really are intentional about socialization, and are connecting with the people that they need to, in person, and getting the resources that they need in order to thrive.

Robin Randall, Director of Pre K-12, Legat Architects

Having furniture that is movable and adaptable with different patterns and colors is important. The more opportunities that we can provide for people to self-select, the more we can meet different people’s needs.

Dr. Lisa Harris, OT Healthworks Ergonomics

The Six Key Facets of Human Development:

Social-Emotional

Social-emotional development is our burgeoning awareness of our own and others’ emotions, feelings, and experiences. Being able to recognize, regulate, and move through emotions in school or the workplace can reduce conflict, and lead to a happier workplace or learning environment. When we are adept at social-emotional literacy, or the “soft skills”, we demonstrate greater capacity for leadership through empathy, communication, and conflict resolution.

Intellectual

Intellectual development refers to our ability to comprehend, reason, and make decisions. Each of us may thrive differently, depending on our specific needs, styles, and learning abilities. Experts suggest that balanced environments that provide both collaborative and individual space will help us expand our critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Psychological

Our psychological development evolves throughout a lifetime and can be affected by events and circumstances. Trauma, isolation, bullying, and inequity can all influence our ability to learn and grow optimally. When we are in tune with our emotional and mental state, we are better able to navigate the world around us. Experts suggest that we thrive in multi-functional spaces that blend traditional structure with independence and personal workspaces.

Spiritual

Spiritual development refers to our connection with the human spirit. Practices like mindful breathing, journaling, or meditation can lead to a sense of harmony and an awareness beyond ourselves. Design can influence this sense of harmony. Spaces centered around music, art, and meditation are essential to lifelong spiritual growth. Using color, natural lighting, biophilic design, and the arrangement of furniture, rooms can be made to help increase our sense of self-compassion and inner peace, even in schools or the workplace.

Moral

Moral development is not just our fundamental understanding of the difference between right and wrong. We all, from students to those in the workforce, confront the daily challenge of wanting to feel included and accepted, and to feel our values are supported and shared. From a design perspective, environments that foster inclusion come from providing space and accessibility for everyone, so that spaces are not only functional, but provide a supportive sense of belonging.

Physical

A body that is comfortable and can move as needed without undue strain is vital for our well-being in school or in the workplace. Physical development and variety of action and position is an important consideration for any space design. This includes ergonomically-sound furnishings that will help encourage our physical health, as well as tools that will adequately stimulate, support, and provide comfort to learners, educators, and workers with differing needs and abilities.

Designing A Space That Thrives:

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Introducing Akt by MooreCo, a family of tables, chairs, and soft seating designed for a new generation. Conceived under our Thrive philosophy, which focuses on the six key facets of human development from adolescence and into the workforce, Akt is dynamic, diverse, and collaborative. Download our comprehensive catalog to explore.

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