Biophilic design in our workspaces
In recent times, traditional offices have faced increasing spatial competition, as work is becoming more and more disassociated from its traditional locations. Many of us are working from our own homes, in coworking spaces, in branch offices of our own companies, or in so-called third locations, such as hotels, bars, squares, stations, parks, etc. Certainly, […]
Ideas for beautifying a restaurant with a touch of green
Indoor plants are perfect for decorating bars, pubs, and restaurants with a natural, simple, and contemporary style. Indoor greenery creates a welcoming, colorful, and relaxing atmosphere, which is ideal for making customers feel comfortable in the environment. The presence of plants can be designed using the classic approach of pots and other ground structures, or […]
Things to know about designing therapeutic gardens
Designing a green area within healthcare and social recovery facilities is a solution to complement pharmacological therapies with nature-immersive activities. The goal is to promote the improvement of the psychophysical conditions of patients and individuals undergoing a reintegration process into society. To better understand what therapeutic gardens are, what they are used for, and how […]
Plants in the office: 3 projects for inspiration
When designing a workplace, there are many variables to consider. One must balance practical needs and aesthetic expectations, choose functional furnishings, optimize spaces, and most importantly, identify design solutions that promote well-being for people. In addition to selecting ergonomic workstations and products for acoustic correction of spaces, a useful option for the psychophysical well-being of […]
Designing a green office in 4 steps
How to Make an Office More Sustainable? There are many strategies that can be implemented: from transitioning production, to renovating the building, from eliminating plastics, to using renewable energy sources. Strategies aimed at making a company more eco-friendly also extend to office design. Designing an office with a green perspective has several advantages, 2 in […]
A short guideline to understanding stabilised lichen
One of the trends in interior design in recent years is to use stabilized natural lichen for decorating interiors with a touch of green. Stabilized lichen is very adaptable to any design requirement: it can be customized in terms of shape, size, color, and can be integrated with other accessories, such as LED lights. In […]
Biophilia and Biophobia: two sides of the same coin?
Many of us surely remember the 2007 film INTO THE WILD, directed by Sean Penn and based on the book Into the wild, written by Jon Krakauer, which tells the story of Christopher Johnson McCandless (1968-1992), a young traveller from the United States. After completing his studies, he began wandering in the western United States, […]
What to know about maintaining a vertical garden
The secret to having a low-maintenance vertical garden is… good design. Strategic design of a vertical garden allows you to select plants that are suitable for the climate and sun exposure, combining them with a structure equipped with an automatic fertigation system. Thanks to careful and thoughtful design, maintenance is greatly reduced, but it remains […]
Stabilised lichen wall: costs and benefits
Choosing a stabilized lichen wall for indoor environments is an excellent solution to decorate spaces and improve the quality of people’s lives inside them. In this article, we will see together what stabilized lichen is, what factors affect the costs of an indoor wall, and what are the main advantages of choosing this product. In […]
How does the design of a vertical garden work?
Designing vertical green spaces inside and outside environments, both public and private, is an increasingly sought-after solution by clients for architecture and interior design studios. In this article, we will explore what is needed to construct a vertical garden that is beautiful, functional, and in line with the style of the location. Where and why […]