Knockavoe School and Resource Centre in Strabane been carpeted throughout with tretford cord. This is typical of many new and refurbished schools in the UK and Ireland.

Architect Christopher Sykes examines the resurgence of carpet in schools and how one major manufacturer is meeting the PFI (PPP Ireland) performance and lifecycle challenge.

New extensions at Romsey Primary School and Cadland School Southampton, both designed by Hants CC architects, have been carpeted throughout with tretford cord.

The new Model School DOE in Dublin been carpeted throughout with tretford cord. This is typical of many new and refurbished schools which have rejected hard flooring.