FEATURED - KI Offering STEM and Sustainability

Patti Faulkner • April 8, 2024

At KI, they help their customers make smart contract furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.

Proudly brought to you by 3 Oaks Resource Group International

KI recognizes and embraces its responsibility to safeguard human health, preserve natural resources and protect the environment. Sustainability is a strong part of who they are, and it starts with “the green behind the red” icon — a symbol of their ongoing mission to Impact Less. In fact, the more you look behind the red, the more you’ll find green in everything they do.


At KI, they take a three-pronged approach to sustainability:


Manufacturing Processes

We make sure every process, whether it’s constructing a chair or marketing our products, reduces or eliminates the impact on the environment.

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Material Selection

As much as we can, we incorporate renewable and recyclable materials, such as bio-based foam or recycled aluminum framework, in all of our products.

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Product Design

We design all of our products for longevity by using recyclable components that are easy to disassemble for repair—and for recycling at the end of their life cycle.

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Transform your space into a hub of creativity and innovation with KI's STEAM and STEM-inspired furniture and fixtures for makerspaces! Through human-centered design, KI aligns culture, brand, and functional objectives to create compelling environments. Their furniture enables adaptive design, increased user control, higher levels of engagement, and a balance between the behavioral needs of users. Discover how KI can help you create dynamic, inspiring spaces for learning and discovery.


3 Oaks Group is proud to offer this line of quality STEM and STEAM products to complete your classrooms


With over 25 years of expertise, 3 Oaks Resource Group International offers access to an extensive range of products, vendors, and suppliers. Let us be your trusted partner in transforming spaces, where every detail is crafted with precision and passion. Elevate your surroundings with 3 Oaks - where excellence meets innovation.

Want to see pricing and options for any of these products or others. Let's talk. From a single set of chairs to an entire campus, we provide inclusive design and procuremnet services that take you from vision through delivery and installation on budget.


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