Urban+: Designing student-friendly spaces starts with better planning this Term 2

May 1, 2026

Great school spaces don’t happen by accident—they’re designed around how students actually move, gather, and spend their day. From busy walkways to break areas and outdoor zones, every detail plays a role. But one feature often makes a bigger impact than expected… easy access to water.

When hydration points are front-of-mind, quick to use, and easy to find, everything flows better. Students refill and move on, energy stays up, and spaces feel less crowded. Get it wrong, and suddenly you’ve got queues, congestion, and students skipping it altogether. It’s not just about having water—it’s about having the right setup in the right place.

That’s where theUrban+ CF400 Standard Hydration Station comes in. Designed to keep up with the pace of a busy school day, it delivers up to 72 litres of chilled, filtered water per hour, with multiple bubblers and bottle fillers ready to go. Built tough from stainless steel and available in flexible configurations, it’s made to handle whatever the day throws at it.

Not every area needs a full replacement—and that’s where smart upgrades make all the difference. The BF200WMS Multi-Strip range turns existing bubblers into modern bottle refill points. With 1–4 tap options, it’s a simple way to improve hygiene, reduce single-use plastics, and get more out of what’s already there. Add a remote chiller, and you’ve got an easy upgrade without the headache of major works.

Want to bring a bit more energy into your outdoor spaces? Let’s talk play. The Urban+ Play Fountain adds a whole new layer of fun—encouraging kids to explore, interact, and engage with water in a way that sparks creativity, social connection, and sensory development. It’s not just a feature… it’s where the action happens.