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NATURAL MULTI STEM TREES AT JW MARRIOT
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PREMISE When it comes to hotels, a brand based off of comfort is essential; From the moment someone walks into a hotel, their entire experience is based off of their comfort and enjoyment of the space. It’s important to consider how the inclusion of landscape features will make a person feel. Greenery is scientifically proven to have a relaxing impact on individuals, so implementing green features in a hotel is a given. By having a large variety of artificial trees and a space to be surrounded by them, feelings of bliss and relaxing are guaranteed to be prevalent. This makes […]
Read MoreHow to use Preserved Moss for Branding and Signage
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There is something extremely charming about Moss when used within interior designs. With its velvety texture, pleasing green hue, and calming vibe, Moss can inject life and comfort into any setting. With the widespread adoption of Preserved Moss, it is very easy to create artsy Moss elements and turn any lifeless space into a thriving and beautiful experience. One popular way of using Preserved Moss is for branding and signage – a great way to make your corporate identity more prominent and fun. The best part about it is that such displays stand out amongst the crowd and do not […]
Read MoreCreate a Lush Rooftop Terrace with These 7 Design Tricks
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Urban spaces have become concrete and glass jungles. Whether you are a nature lover or not, every city dweller seeks a soothing, lush garden where one can unwind after a long, tiring day. However, this remains a distant wish since most of the cities are packed with no room whatsoever for a serene garden. This is where building’s terrace comes into picture. A perfect place to create a refreshing, private retreat, rooftop terrace gardens not only bring beauty and serenity but attracts rich wildlife and help in maintaining cooler temperature. With a few design tricks, you can create your own […]
Read MoreBiophilic Theory and Its Impacts on Learning Spaces and Student Success
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People have always turned to nature to bring tranquility to their spaces, and benefit from it as a means for stress reduction. We have always known that our health and well-being are impacted by our environment and the presence of nature has contributed towards opportunities for mental restoration. Biophilic learning spaces that incorporate nature aid in mental restoration, during which the high–level cognitive functions of students can recharge. This ensures a greater ability to perform focused tasks as compared to students with fatigued cognitive resources. Biophilic Designs and Classrooms or Biophilic Learning Spaces A study named ‘The Impact of Biophilic […]
Read MoreOUTDOOR HEDGES FOR NORTON HEALTHCARE
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PREMISE We were contacted to create a series of curved artificial hedges to fit the unique contours of this outdoor courtyard at a children’s hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. We were delighted to see that the hedges were accounted for in the early design of the outdoor space, and a footprint had already been designated for the installation. We knew that we would be building hedges for a very precise radius, and that our product would need to fit perfectly on the first attempt in order to have a seamless project completed on-time. INTENT We’re no strangers to building outdoor artificial […]
Read MoreApplying the Benefits of Biophilic Theory to Hospital Design
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Nature has always played a big role in the healing process. Japanese Zen gardens, monastic or cloister gardens of the past created a soothing environment and provided great respite for patients. Nature-health relationship has been studied to a great extent and biophilic design patterns have shown to provide opportunities for mental restoration and overall well-being. Empirical studies have shown that experiences with the natural environment provide greater emotional restoration, with lower instances of anxiety, anger, fatigue, tension, and confusion than urban environments with a limited presence of nature. Cultural Change in Hospital Designs Research carried out by Ulrich and others […]
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