How Preserved Moss Walls Impact Well Being

By | August 3, 2021

Nature has played a crucial role in shaping human biology, which helps explain our inborn affinity for living things and the natural world. Extensive research shows that built environments devoid of plant life and natural elements have a negative effect on health and quality of life. In this same vein, there is ample evidence that…

How biophilic design can help enhance wellness in the Healthcare Sector

By sdmello@ayrsonics.com | July 12, 2021

If there is one type of professional space that has come under intense scrutiny during the pandemic, it has been medical and healthcare offices. Often at the frontline of pandemic responses, medical offices have been forced to evolve their design, client flow, and overall aesthetic in response to pandemic protocols. As the transition back to…

More Hotels Are Decorating With Preserved Moss Walls

By | June 16, 2021

From South Beach to San Diego, more hotels are embracing biophilic interior design with preserved moss walls. Once lacking in greenery and organic materials, built environments are harnessing the therapeutic effects of nature to enrich ambiance and promote well-being among guests and staff. Bringing elements of the natural world indoors– whether in lobbies, conference rooms,…

Bring Nature in your Hotel: Design your next project with Quiet Earth Moss

By sdmello@ayrsonics.com | May 31, 2021

According to Statista 2021, the projected market size of the hotel and resort industry worldwide in 2021 will top $1.22 trillion, down only slightly from its 2018 record high of $1.24 trillion. Despite these near-record numbers, hotels worldwide are rethinking many of their designed features in response to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing…

3 Surprising Ways Preserved Moss Walls Can Improve Your Environment

By | May 18, 2021

If you’re looking to make a bold and beautiful statement while also increasing health, tranquility, and productivity, consider incorporating the benefits of moss wall panels to your office, lobby, or commercial building. Preserved moss walls can instantly transform an ordinary space into a sustainable and beautiful environment. By combining the timelessness of nature with advanced…

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Workspaces

By | May 10, 2021

A growing body of research supports the benefits of biophilic design in the workplace from both a practical and psychological perspective. Being close to the elements that evoke the natural world, such as sunlight, greenery, fresh air, and water, has a positive impact on workplace productivity and employee wellbeing. Humans thrive in a biophilic environment–…

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Preserved Moss Planters

By sdmello@ayrsonics.com | December 7, 2020

Architects and Designers worldwide are promoting moss as a hot and sustainable design trend. Rich with biophilic possibilities, moss is natural and beautiful. Researchers have shown that bringing some nature into a work environment delivers several benefits, from improving productivity and reducing work-related stress to enhancing creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Preserved moss planters provide an…

Benefits of Preserved Moss Walls

By sdmello@ayrsonics.com | December 7, 2020

Green office technology has advanced substantially in recent decades. Beyond the now-standard recycling and reduction programs, sustainable office designs focus on non-toxic, eco-friendly, recyclable, renewable, and even repurposed materials. In situations when Designers and Architects once used wood, the emphasis is now on sourcing from sustainable forests, while office lighting is trending strongly toward the…

The Impact of Biophilic Design on Work Environments

By sdmello@ayrsonics.com | November 29, 2020

The title of an article recently released by McKinsey, “Your organization is grieving—here’s how you can help,” elegantly captures the condition of many workplaces in the wake of the pandemic disruption.  As the essay explains, even the seemingly straightforward and logically congruent decision to have employees work from home has potentially damaging implications: “This change…

Preserved Moss VS Living Walls

By sdmello@ayrsonics.com | July 5, 2020

The guiding principles of Biophilic design are clear: the psychological and emotional need of humans to connect with the natural world is fundamental to who we are. It is also vital to our personal and psychological health. As humans, it reminds us that we are part of nature and that our well-being connects deeply to…