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Wood and Wellbeing: The Connection Between Building

From TerraMai: Reclaimed wood paneling in group areas can facilitate social interaction There are many ways to use wood in the built environment for positive psychophysiological effects. That said, there are some key concepts to keep in mind. First, it’s … See more

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How Reclaimed Wood Supports Wellness in the Built …

WEBUnsurprisingly, reclaimed wood is excellent at generating a material connection with nature, and the right amount of wood––approximately 45% coverage, according to …

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Wood – Miracle Cure for Healthcare Design

WEBAs designers rethink their approach and look to new projects, wood remains perhaps their most useful, effective, versatile – and beautiful – resource. With all this considered, the …

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Beyond Design Trends: How Reclaimed Wood Went …

WEBReclaimed wood requires fewer resources and thus, consumes less energy in the process. There are many approaches to sourcing reclaimed wood, but post-industrial and post …

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How Biophilia and Reclaimed Wood Go Together

WEBCentral to the biophilia hypothesis is that people experience better health and happiness when closer to nature. Reclaimed wood has been shown to have many physical health …

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Is reclaimed wood really an environmentally friendly …

WEBThe verdict is in: Reclaimed wood is one of the most environmentally friendly design choices you can make. Both the sourcing and transportation of reclaimed wood are …

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Biophilia and Interior Design: Creating a Multi-Sensorial

WEBRooted in science, implementation of the 14 patterns can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity. A mixing of biophilic elements creates a multi-sensorial …

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These WELL Certified buildings are amazing examples of …

WEBStudio 111, a design studio located in Long Beach, CA, is one of the most unique WELL Certified buildings. Even though it’s surrounded by retail, the space is abundant with …

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10 Ways Indoor Environments Affect People's Lives

WEBA poor indoor experience can stifle productivity, waste money, and affect occupant health. So whether you’re an architect, designer, business owner, or employee, you should be …

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How the Well Living Lab is changing the way we living indoors

WEBOne of the Lab’s latest initiatives is a landmark three-year study that will focus on five aspects of how humans interact with indoor environments: health, performance, stress …

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How Biophilic Design Is Making Humans Happier

WEBTherefore, biophilic design can foster happiness and well-being. This hypothesis has been observed and confirmed in several studies. From TerraMai: The Clif Bar HQ is …

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TerraMai Transparency, LEED, & HPD

WEBBuilding Life-Cycle Impact Reduction. Option 1. Building and Material Reuse (1-5 points BD&C, 2-6 points Core and Shell) Reused or salvaged materials from off site that are …

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These hospitality spaces take biophilic design to a new level

WEBWestin Buffalo Makes Biophilia Part of the Experience. In 2016, Westin Hotels & Resorts opened Westin Buffalo, a 116-room hotel, 7,300 square feet of event space, a restaurant …

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Why Designers Choose to Create WELL Certified Buildings

WEBOne of the reasons the WELL Building Standard is so groundbreaking is its emphasis on human health. It was created by Delos to “improve human health and well-being …

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What’s it like to work in a building with WELL certification

WEBIt’s not often that we consider the health of a building or the built environment. And yet, most humans spend the majority of their time indoors. Whether that be at home or at the …

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Is Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring Toxic

WEBLuxury Vinyl Tile flooring is durable and allows for intensive cleaning, but its toxic impact on the people who live in the communities where the vinyl plants are located is alarming. …

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Understanding the Biophilia Hypothesis

WEBThe biophilia hypothesis reaffirms what we intuitively understand: nature has a profound impact on our happiness and health. Biophilic design has inspired architects and …

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Architectural & design terms every A&D professional needs to …

WEBHere are some of the most important terms that everyone in the A&D profession needs to know. 1. Biomimicry. The Biomimicry Institute defines biomimicry as “an approach to …

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The History (and Future) of Office Design

WEBOn paper, the open office seems ideal, but in practice, the open office has had its fair share of challenges. When the design first became popular in the mid-1900s, it didn’t quite …

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