Designing for mental well-being: Finding calm in a busy world

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 –…

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Biophilic Design: Trends and Predictions 2023

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,…

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Creating a Sense of Belonging: Wellness by Design for a Healthier and Happier Workspace

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…

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Biophilic design in Yoga and Wellness Studios

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…

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Sensory Design for Health and Wellness in your workspace

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,…

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Elements of Nature.. Exploring some ways to bring nature indoors to help make us better

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…

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Here’s Why You Should Decorate with Preserved Moss Art

Preserved moss art for indoor spaces is stunning, often sculptural, and because it is treated to maintain its appearance, there is minimal upkeep. Here are more of the key benefits of decorating with Quiet Earth Moss. Beauty Moss is universally beloved as a meditation medium. It is a staple in Japanese gardens, where it carpets…

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3 Great Design Ideas for Preserved Reindeer Moss

Reindeer moss is an excellent medium for designing visually captivating works of art. Treated with natural oils and dyes to maintain its vibrant color and supple texture, preserved reindeer moss requires little upkeep and has many possibilities for interior design projects. This organic substrate, a species of carpet-forming lichen, can be used in office environments…

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5 Ways to Incorporate Biophilic Design in Your Corporate Environment

Biophilia is defined as the innate human instinct to connect with nature. Research shows that biophilic design in workspaces has wide-ranging psychological and physiological benefits, including improved cognitive function, psychological well-being, and physical health. in recent years, more interior designers and building managers have taken steps to artfully integrate the biophilic experience into architecture and…

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Why the Restaurant Industry have now been leaning towards Biophilic Design

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…

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