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Could Biophilic Lighting be the Answer to Work-From-Home Health?

The pandemic forced everyone to work from home, and after almost two years it has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of professionals across the world. Now, as some are returning to their workspaces, there is still a large percentage of the workforce for whom working from home might become a permanent thing. Locked indoors with limited access to nature is one of the biggest complaints of work-from-home professionals. This is causing mental health issues for a large number of professionals as they struggle with anxiety or depression. ‘Biophilic lighting’ has evolved as an impactful way of […]

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Cooling Buildings with Green Urban Infrastructure

Urban development is making our cities noisier, busier, and strangely enough – hotter. There was a time when air conditioning was considered a luxury, but summers in the city have become oppressively warm as heatwaves are becoming more frequent. The need for cooling creates a significant amount of pressure on urban infrastructure and amenities. High temperatures in urban areas are due to a phenomenon known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. It has become a critical issue in recent years as cities across the world have developed at a rapid pace.  What is Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect?  Urban […]

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The Best Artificial Trees for Indoors for 2021

Artificial trees are known for their incredible presence and aura and for their ability to make a stunning statement in indoor spaces. Apart from adding a mysterious vibe to the setting, large trees make a commercial project more welcoming and engaging. And the best part is that you can create a big impression in your space without worrying about maintaining the ideal conditions for their survival and other myriad caring requirements. From creating a focal point to creating a refreshing backdrop, from introducing a splash of color to making a bold statement, there are lots of artificial indoor trees that […]

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Moss Is the Surprising Plant Taking Over Home Decor

Dating back over 400 million years ago, Moss is one of the oldest plants, known to evoke feelings of mystery and reverence in any space. Whether you’re looking to bring some mystery and peace to your design scheme or you need to add beautiful texture, Moss is an ideal ingredient to achieve that. Also known as nature’s carpet, Moss is now featured in interior designs all over the world. And why not? Moss is easy to grow, easy to design into any style and shape, and there’s just so much you can do with it. Below are a few ideas […]

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Creating a Green Façade with Climbing Plants

The integration of greenery in dense urban areas presents a wonderful opportunity to address environmental issues and at the same time ensure the well-being and comfort of the local inhabitants. There are multiple ways in which greenery can be introduced in architecture to alter its aesthetics, create a new architectural identity, and to enhance the environment. One of the ways to do this is through a green façade with climbing plants. A resilient and inexpensive way to create thermally comfortable and visually appealing buildings, green facades are spectacular and contribute a lot of value to any space.  What is a […]

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Guest Experience in the Post-Pandemic World

The last few years have created a lapse in connection between businesses and consumers at a scale that the modern world has never experienced. The habits and loyalties of customers and guests have loosened as their lives and schedules were upended, leaving a significant portion of the market in a state of flux. As we slowly find a new rhythm for our lives and the economy, businesses find themselves in a stressful position as they prepare to open their doors in a new era. For the theming and experience industries, the next few months are a crucial make-or-break period wherein […]

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WHAT IS IMMERSIVE DESIGN?

Immersion, immersive design, and themed spaces have become interchangeable expressions that all hint at the same idea: an experience that takes you away from your reality. That is a difficult task in an age where people are increasingly critical of theatrical detail, and increasingly aware that the experience is designed to shape their perceptions. With those factors working against you at every turn, how do you convince someone that they have been transported to another world? The truth of immersion is that it doesn’t need to be complete, or flawless. While experts in the field will be able to point […]

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The Modern Rise of Urban Rooftop Gardens

Rising population, limited space, and subsequent expansion of urban systems have subjected cities to an unprecedented stress test. Cities are getting denser, bigger, and busier by the day, forcing everyone to rethink urban planning and resilience. Rapid urbanization is making planners and designers compete for limited resources needed to pursue long-term goals. One of these contested spaces being fought over is rooftops. Rooftops remain the last urban frontier, and they are being put to use for a variety of global approaches including farming, nature-based solutions, improved air quality, rainwater capture, and more.  Evolution of Urban Rooftop Gardens Modern urban rooftop […]

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Representing Sensory Experience in Urban Design

Urban planners and designers focus on the visual and aural aspects of urban spaces. While this helps to create a beautiful experience, it should be stressed that that meaningful spatial quality, or atmosphere, is generated through multi-sensory spatial experiences. We need to take a more holistic approach to the role of senses to create urban spaces that are an experience for all the senses.  Why does sensory experience matter in urban design? The atmosphere of any space is influenced by a multitude of sensory factors. It is not only visual but haptic and audible as well. These factors, in turn, […]

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Integrating Architecture with Nature and Well-Being

People spend an average of 20 hours each day indoors. After spending hours in our workplace, we return home, meaning what little time we spend outdoors is typically spent in transition. This is one of the major reasons why we feel disconnected with nature. Poorly conceived environments lacking a presence of nature make us feel isolated and wear down our mental health. Humans crave a connection to the natural world and have an inclination towards it, which is why Architecture and urban design need to integrate nature to bridge this disconnect and develop closer bonds. Benefits of Integrating Architecture with […]

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7 Principles of Healthy Buildings

The built environment affects human health and behavior in a direct and appreciable way. As we spend more than 90 percent of our time indoors, these places have a significant impact on our mental and physical well-being. The push to develop healthy buildings has always been around, but it has recently gathered momentum due to the pandemic with increasing numbers of projects opting for environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, safe, and healthy building plans. Below are a few principles of healthy building environments that will not just increase the performance of the building but will make people comfortable and active by designing […]

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Why Bring Biophilia into Eating Areas and Restaurants

In eating areas, there are two primary components to the experience that we are familiar with –  one is the food and the second is the interior design. In terms of interior design of an eating area or restaurant, it’s important to consider what the guests think and experience. Some eating areas are built only for function, while others invite people to set up their laptop and to stay awhile. The ambience created can dictate the length of time people stay in the eating space and how often they come. Eating spaces that provide an extra offering beyond the food […]

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How Biophilia Is Applied to Biophilia to Walls, Ceilings, and Floors

A building’s geometry is a result of applying a particular design language chosen by the architect. A design language includes the basic elements: floors, walls, ceilings, volumes, and their subdivision, windows, materials, ornamentation, and the rules for combining them. When the design language of a building is biophilia, opportunities include more than just plants on these surfaces.  Stephen Kellert in his thought-leadership has provided design professionals with a roadmap to incorporate a biophilic design language within buildings. He stresses that good biophilic design is more than bringing potted plants and artwork into the space. Rather, effective biophilic design is thoughtfully […]

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Designing and Building following WELL Standards

Buildings are constructed for humans. They are designed for human activity, and since we spend more than 90 percent of our time inside the built environment, it is crucial that we create something that positively impacts our emotional, physical, and mental well-being. This is exactly what WELL Building Standards are all about.  What are WELL Standards? A model to improve human-centered design and construction, WELL is a performance-based system formulated by the International Well Building Institute for certifying features of the built environment that impacts health and wellness while integrating existing green building standards like LEED and Living Building Challenge. […]

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Geometric Style in Design of Urban Landscapes

Through the ages, geometry has had a key influence on the design of urban landscapes – and it’s easy to see why. They are pleasing to the eye and represent a common value of beauty and order that reflects society’s condition of well-being. From the ancient landscapes of Persia and Egypt to Renaissance Europe and even contemporary landscapes, mathematical shapes and patterns have inspired design for centuries. Considered formal, or sometimes classical, geometric landscape designs can be found across the globe today.  Geometric landscapes aren’t just about visual aesthetics, but they greatly influence the way people view and experience them. […]

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Biophilia into Office Spaces

People spend an overwhelming amount of their time indoors. Numerous studies have concluded that we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors where the staff that do get to step out only immerse themselves for 15-30 minutes outdoors. With many Americans working on average 40 hours per week indoors, this adds up to a lot of time away from nature.  ‘Biophilia’, a term coined by research biologist Edward O. Wilson, describes that human beings have an inherent need to connect with the natural environment. A later response to E. O. Wilson’s work led to biophilic design as a strategy […]

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Why Incorporate Biophilia into Corridors and Walkways

If you walk from Concourse A to Concourse B at ATL Atlanta Airport, you will experience elements of Biophilia during this transit. You will hear the sounds of wind and birds coming from the hanging plants that are accented with soft lighting. This biophilic experience creates a calming mood when transitioning between concourses in a traditionally busy and sometimes stressful airport. Airports invest in reducing stress for people, and that includes people transitioning from one space to another. When considering the effectiveness that biophilic design applications have at reducing stress people might experience when in transit at airports, offices can […]

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Why Incorporate Biophilia into Collaboration Areas

Collaboration areas are where ideas come to fruition. These spaces are meant to inspire creativity and social interaction. Just as it’s normal for humans to socialize, it’s also normal for humans to connect with nature. When a social connection occurs in a setting such as a biophilic collaboration area, people reach a more comfortable state of well-being while also inspiring productive interaction. Intersecting benefits of social interaction with biophilic design provide several positive impacts that can be productive for people working in collaboration areas. Positive interaction with others releases oxytocin in the brain, which improves mood. Human connection to nature […]

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Budgeting Biophilia in Offices

Biophilic Design Makes Economic Sense A common question asked by clients is what it will cost to incorporate biophilia in their office. Biophilic design can be considered a similar concept to that of incorporating solar panels onto a roof to harness energy, upgrading an HVAC system to improve performance and efficiency, as well as switching to low voltage incandescent light fixtures to save on energy bills. The up-front capital cost provides for the subsequent economic savings and benefits for the office as well as for the personnel.  In terms of biophilic design, the upfront capital cost allows for subsequent enhanced […]

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Influence with Design – A Guide to Color and Emotions

The pioneer of abstract art, Wassily Kandinsky, once said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Colors influence our emotions and are known to dramatically affect human moods and feelings. The use of colors in commercial spaces can be used to signal action and productivity in the workplace. Colors can represent all sorts of different things. For example, the color red usually means angry or bad, whereas yellow means joyful and content. Colors can even go deeper too with their meanings. There are colors for depression, relieving stress, and even reducing high blood pressure. The color choices, whether […]

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