A Saratoga Springs High School Cafeteria renovation boosts lunchtime participation by 15%. When many people think about how a school cafeteria supports the health of its students, the first things that typically come to mind are the menu offerings and the level of accessibility students have to nutritious meal and snack options. Rarely do the cafeteria’s ceilings and walls find their way into the conversation. However, as this project feature demonstrates, choosing the right ceiling and wall solutions—ones that support everything from improved acoustics and lighting to a more welcoming and spirited atmosphere—very much plays a role in the well-being of students. Case Study: Improving Cafeteria Attendance

• Ceiling cloud configurations add dimension, define large-group seating areas, and allow natural lighting from skylights to enter the space.
• Natural wood ceiling and wall panels coordinate seamlessly to provide a warm, welcoming visual and help define seating areas.