by Anuk Harvey | Feb 9, 2021 | Inspiration
Every step forward in recognizing the power of good between and for people and the planet, is a step towards a kinder and more equitable world. So we are delighted that Natural Pod has been announced as a finalist in the BCBusiness 2021 Business of Good Awards! And...
by Anuk Harvey | Feb 4, 2021 | Inspiration, LIVE
The first episode of Natural Pod™ LIVE is available to watch! For those who watched live we loved hearing from you that it was a great success. We are excited that this format of having deeper conversations with educational leaders and hearing their personal stories...
by Anuk Harvey | Jan 2, 2021 | Inspiration
Wishing you a happy, kinder, and more joyful new year. We hope you found time to rejuvenate over the holiday season, connect with loved ones, and had the opportunity to reflect on all there is to be grateful for. In the spirit of offering some hope and inspiration to...
by Anuk Harvey | Dec 23, 2020 | Inspiration
Wow, what a year! We’d like to pause for a moment as 2020 draws to a close and deeply acknowledge educators and parents and the courage they’ve shown in navigating the unprecedented circumstances of this past year. Our team has directly experienced how incredibly...
by Anuk Harvey | Dec 21, 2020 | Inspiration
As 2020 comes to a close the Natural Pod team have been reflecting on all this year has unexpectedly brought, including the successes and triumphs of educators and students over the last 12 months. To inspire you to stay in a place of creativity going forward into...
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 29, 2020 | Inspiration
When products are described as being sustainable and environmentally responsible what does that really mean? And does it always mean the same thing? There isn’t a universal definitive definition, and that’s why one has to look a little deeper into a company’s...
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 24, 2020 | Inspiration
The idea of what is required from educational environments was evolving long before the pandemic, and although this year has been full of challenges there has been a consistent vocalization that we need flexible, sustainable, and adaptable learning spaces now more...
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 23, 2020 | Inspiration
Giving Tuesday is here, offering a wonderful chance to join the global movement for giving that takes place each year after American Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This annual event celebrates our collective capacity to do good, unleashing the power of people and...
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 19, 2020 | Inspiration
Natural Pod is honored to have our work highlighted by Metropolis Magazine in their featured article showcasing the wonderful Mi Casita Preschool and Cultural Center and the celebrated Brooklyn-based architectural firms that created their built environment, Barker...
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 18, 2020 | Inspiration
At Natural Pod, we are deeply committed to creating better, sustainable education environments. Our goal is always to honor this by producing healthy, natural, and beautiful play and learning space furniture using environmentally responsible practices and methods....
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 16, 2020 | Inspiration
Over the last few months we’ve been asking educators and administrators what they need in place to create a safe, physically distanced learning space that also provides an engaging environment that their students are inspired by and want to be in. These...
by Anuk Harvey | Nov 2, 2020 | Inspiration
LearningSCAPES 2020 conference ‘Passport to Learning’ is November 4th-6th. If you aren’t already involved, we highly recommend this fantastic annual conference for K-12 educators, architects, designers and industry leaders. This year it’s going...
by Anuk Harvey | Oct 19, 2020 | Inspiration
The American School of Bahrain is a vibrant and inclusive learning community, proud of their diversity and mindful of the many cultures that make up the fabric of their school. “Our mission is to provide a challenging American and international education that...
by Anuk Harvey | Sep 15, 2020 | Inspiration
The short answer is yes. In addition to offering a unique product, Natural Pod also works differently to other education furniture companies. We’re not a catalog company. We know that choosing furniture from a list does not create the best learning environments...
by Anuk Harvey | Sep 11, 2020 | Inspiration
At a time when many school districts are having to re-outfit their classrooms to meet COVID-19 physical distancing requirements while also trying to increase air quality to help combat the virus, it’s becoming apparent that unfortunately some of the new furniture...
by Anuk Harvey | Sep 11, 2020 | Inspiration
When we have the honour of being part of exceptional award-winning projects like this one we want to shout about it. The Environmental Nature Center and Preschool in Newport, California, is an incredible place, not only to visit, but as an inspiration to so many about...
by Anuk Harvey | Sep 8, 2020 | Inspiration
Many children and educators have now started school, others are about to, and some families have opted for virtual or home learning. So a ‘new normal’ really translates as ‘a fresh discovery phase’. While we are still exploring how education could look, not only in...
by Anuk Harvey | Sep 1, 2020 | Inspiration
Whenever the Natural Pod team collaborates with educators there’s always a great sense of forward motion; it’s exciting! Although usually done in an in-person setting, we were required to pivot and offered our first virtual workshop this week. With a focus on creating...
by Anuk Harvey | Aug 27, 2020 | Best Stories of 2020, Inspiration
After all these months, it feels that collectively we’re taking a deep breath and accepting that unfortunately covid is here to stay for the foreseeable future. In some ways that makes the task ahead a little easier, in that most educational institutions,...
by Anuk Harvey | Aug 26, 2020 | Inspiration
Despite the challenges posed by having to adjust in-person learning for physical distancing, it has been uplifting to experience the creativity of so many educators seeking to create the best, safest solution possible for students and teachers. For a while there it...
Natural Pod™ LIVE – Episode 03 – Discover how high quality childcare helps communities thrive
When you’re ready, we’re here to create better learning environments alongside you
Oak Park Unified School District repurposes shipping containers as classrooms
Why women-led organizations are thriving during COVID-19
Learn how to activate a school design team to create lasting change
Expanding Our Impact on The Students and Educators We Serve
Natural Pod Recognized in the BCBusiness 2021 Business of Good Awards!
Natural Pod™ LIVE – Episode 02 – How Student Life Informs Equitable Learning Space Design
The New Tremont Experience: Making Essential Learning Connections in the Outdoors During COVID-19
What Makes A Healthy School Building?
Natural Pod Is Honored To Be A Finalist In The BCBusiness 2021 Business of Good Awards!
Natural Pod™ LIVE – Episode 01 – Creating Indoor/Outdoor Learning Spaces
We Must Care For Educators Too, Here’s How
Learning More About The Amazing Work Educators Do And Why They Chose Natural Pod
Can Inside/Outside Learning Environments Support The Evolution Of Education?