Varia

10/13/2026

Ever wonder what height table or chair you need for the classroom?

No more guessing! Here's the handy dandy classroom furniture height guide from System.

Height Guide: https://smithsystem.com/resource-library/heightguide/

10/09/2026

🎃 Take a tour of haunted Germantown, TN! 🎃

The map will lead you to some of the best Halloween displays in town.

Pumpkins, and ghouls, and skeletons, oh my!

Explore six spirited Halloween houses on an interactive, theme-park-style map presented by Varia.

10/06/2026

Many high schools have dedicated trade curricula to equip students who choose vocational paths. Collierville High School offers a variety of vo-tech classes, including auto mechanics, culinary arts, nursing, cybersecurity, and aviation flight. At Collierville High, Varia provided vo-tech casework with a stainless steel top. It’s a flexible piece of cabinetry that can be used in a variety of trade classes.

10/01/2026

Can you see it? This is the difference between a 3mm PVC edge and .5mm PVC edge. Upgrading to a thicker PVC provides better protection.

We often use 3mm PVC edge banding on door and drawer fronts, but clients can also upgrade cabinet body edges and the leading edges of shelves. If your casework will undergo high impact, it's definitely an upgrade worth considering.

09/29/2026

In the next 10 years, the current STEM curriculum will be outdated at any school. Planning a lab that can easily be tweaked for future curriculum and new disciplines is essential.

No other classroom undergoes more physical and functional transitions than STEM spaces. Read our latest post below.

09/24/2026

A Varia project often begins with a conversation and a hand-drawn sketch. Formal floor plans and elevations come next. Computer-generated renderings can be produced as well.

But this is step one. Just pencil, and paper, and a tape measure.

09/22/2026

🍂 The first day of fall has us dreaming of cooler weather, pumpkins, football, and...new school laboratories.

If your school is dreaming of a science department transformation, we'd love to have a chat. STEM labs, makerspaces, engineering labs, next-gen labs, and more.

Photo Collection: https://govaria.com/project_category/laboratory-casework/

09/17/2026

🌡️ El Niño is bringing the humidity this year. And while your hair might not handle the moisture well, the right casework absolutely will.

There's no one-size-fits-all on our multi-room casework projects. Different rooms may require different materials for various reasons including environmental conditions. We're talkin' 'bout you, El Niño.

So, we may not be able to predict the weather for you, but through our consulting services, we'll advise you on the best products for your facility given your budget, space, workflow, and, yes, even moisture level.

09/15/2026

Sometimes injury or illness leaves patients unable to perform everyday tasks. After acute care, patients are often transferred to a rehab facility to help them regain independence.

In honor of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we're featuring Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital. This inpatient rehab facility offers 24/7 medical care alongside extensive therapy tailored to patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Has Knoxville Rehab or another rehabilitation hospital played a key role in your recovery? We'd love to hear your story!

American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association (AMRPA)

After an injury and lengthy hospital stay, patients need time to recuperate and rehabilitate. Though the traditional hospital setting plays a vital role in emergent care, once patients are stabilized, a rehab hospital often better meets their needs.

09/10/2026

Once a grocery store, this building was transformed to meet the county's needs as a health department.

The spacious commercial kitchen serves as a food service training room. The facility also features a large lab, a clinical area with several exam rooms, and an administrative office.

Read more about this project: https://govaria.com/projects/shelby-county-health-center/