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Student Health and Wellness in Housing Design

Student Health and Wellness in Housing Design

The pandemic has renewed the emphasis on health and wellbeing in architecture, including when designing student housing. In addition to keeping students connected, housing design should also take student health and wellbeing into account during development. Kelly...

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For Wellness and Biophilia, Designers Must Lead By Example

For Wellness and Biophilia, Designers Must Lead By Example

The interior design industry is thriving in the midst of a promising economy, courtesy of the wellness and biophilia trend. ASID’s State of Interior Design for 2021 reported that “health, safety and welfare” would be the main factors considered in the design. But it...

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Knock on Wood: Employee Wellbeing Increases Around Wood

Knock on Wood: Employee Wellbeing Increases Around Wood

Wooden details and designs are as versatile as they are functional – even when it comes to employee wellbeing. They add a rustic, natural touch while also being sturdy enough to be utilized regularly.  With the pandemic reemphasizing the importance of what we...

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Prayer Plant: A Simple Gift to Improve Wellness

Prayer Plant: A Simple Gift to Improve Wellness

Houseplants and gardening have grown in popularity over the last year due to humans seeking comfort through connections to nature. A 2019 Japanese study found that those with plants on their desks showed lower levels of anxiety and stress after four weeks. “Plants are...

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Health Benefits Related to Nature Noted By Doctors

Health Benefits Related to Nature Noted By Doctors

The health benefits of getting closer to nature have been lauded by bloggers, environmental enthusiasts and scientists alike. Now, it seems like the medical world is taking note. The act of “prescribing” nature was noted by the Global Wellness Summit as a trend to...

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