Form, Fit, Function: Rethinking Privacy Curtains for Modern Spaces
Sustainable, Aesthetic, and Operational Solutions for Healing and Adaptive Environments
Sponsored by Inpro | Presented by Allie Lindgren, MBA
Webinar On-Demand
This presentation explores how privacy and cubicle curtains contribute to the comfort, healing, and flexibility of environments, while also enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. It highlights lifecycle comparisons between washable and disposable systems, expanded aesthetic benefits, enhanced usage across sectors, and the growing importance of non-PFAS materials. The course also introduces applications beyond healthcare, including education, assisted living, and hospitality settings.
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Allie Lindgren, MBA, is the Product Manager for Inpro’s Privacy Systems and Window Treatments divisions. She brings expertise in architectural products and business strategy to lead innovative privacy and shading solutions—cubicle curtains, tracks, drapery, and roller shades. Allie focuses on sustainability and operational efficiency while collaborating across marketing, sales, and manufacturing to create healing environments with high-performance designs. |
Founded in 1979, Inpro® is a global provider of high-performance, design-forward architectural products for building professionals. Inpro's product categories include door + wall protection, washroom systems, expansion joint systems, cubicle curtain + privacy systems, elevator interiors, architectural signage, and commercial window treatments.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in October 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Compare lifecycle impacts of various curtain systems, including washable and disposable options, and assess their environmental and cost implications.
- Evaluate the role of aesthetics, such as color psychology and biophilic design, in promoting healing environments and improving staff morale.
- Assess sustainability factors, including the use of non-PFAS materials, recyclable fabrics, and alignment with the mindful MATERIALS Framework and regional adoption trends.
- Identify operational efficiencies enabled by curtain design and maintenance strategies, and explore applications beyond healthcare.
