Posts by sdmello@ayrsonics.com

You’re okay until you’re not…the thing about mental wellness is that it can sometimes be difficult to recognize the signs that tell us when we’ve reached our saturation point for stress. It’s important to watch for the signs that tell us when we’re approaching capacity. Sometimes these signs present themselves in a subtle manner –…

Bringing nature inside as part of architectural and interior design is no longer a growing trend. It is a foundational piece of new building and forward-looking renovations and restorations around the world. In our previous blogs we explored the guiding principles of biophilic design as well as detailing how it creates a healthier, more productive,…

Some organizations proposed that an effective and expedient post-pandemic return to office could be done by creating a sense of FOMO. FOMO –  Fear Of Missing Out. Some employers proposed that coffee stations, free lunches and supporting some new Perks would make their staff flock back into the office. However the concepts of The Great…

Health and wellness are front and center of professional and personal conversations in almost every part of the world as the pandemic continues to redefine work and lifestyle decisions. Achieving a sustainable, healthy work-life integration in the post-pandemic world is an overarching concern as workers of all ages consider returning to offices and workplaces. Not…

Are you comfortable in your space? Look around you…do you feel at ease and ready to do whatever work is at hand? It’s important for us all to feel “at home” in the spaces that we occupy. Not dissimilar to the concept of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – if we feel comfortable in our surroundings,…

So, here’s an interesting stat, We spend 90% of our time indoors.… 90% …based on data collected before the pandemic. It’s not surprising that experiencing what is outside of our built environment has become increasingly important. Much focus is being placed on the benefits of getting outside and connecting to nature. People are being encouraged to…

2020 was a year of drastic changes and challenges for the restaurant industry. Pandemic lockdowns, the rise of takeout services and ghost kitchens, and ongoing concerns about industry pay scales and workplace conditions. Thankfully, many restaurants proved agile enough to respond to the shifting regulations and customer expectations, entering 2021 with a new sense of…