Articles
Ideas and insights in support of the greater use of plants in buildings for health and wellbeing
This beautiful little aeroplane is the DHC1 Chipmunk
This is the aeroplane type in which I learned to fly, and later instruct. Early experience frequently sets the path for the future, so from a flying classroom that pitches, rolls and yaws to collaboration with our clients to impart knowledge and experience to the...
read moreThe Ferrari workplace of the present
We know Ferrari does red extremely well, did you know they also do green extremely well While we are contemplating “the workplace of the future” one workplace of the present is already achieving some of the major aspirations being canvassed for the future....
read moreRedesigning the hotel lobby
Hospitality facing the competition. You could easily be forgiven for assuming this calming scene is only accessible to intrepid hikers in a pristine wilderness, however, it is easily accessible to all guests and visitors to the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in...
read morePlants can clean the air we breathe
Put simply, to breathe clean air we need better air filtration Active green wall indoor air filtration is a cost effective way to achieve high quality indoor air, while giving visual contact with natural elements (living green plants). Twenty five years of research,...
read moreA masterpiece of commercial architecture- integrating natural light and nature views into the workplace
The Ford Foundation – where modern corporate greenery began 50 years ago, and Celebrating the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 50 years I am indebted to my good friend, Boston landscape architect Nelson Hammer ASLA, for my introduction to The Ford...
read moreCorporate Greenery Design Issues
The Ten Largest Issues Architects/ Landscape Architects Currently Face When Working On Interior Landscapes in Tall Buildings A successful project must incorporate an eye for detail and design, as well as a greater understanding of the current trends, issues and needs...
read moreShopping centre interior landscapes (not yet available on the internet)
Innovative Plant Technology offers one cost effective solution for bricks vs. clicks The major advantage shopping malls have over the on-line retailers is that purchasing goods is only part of the reason people visit, not only their local mall, but, other interesting...
read moreCorporate Greenery
A necessary collaboration between architects, engineers and plant specialists Hassell Principal and Practice Architecture Leader, UK. Julian Gitsham, in a recent post “Buildings Need to be Curated; Collaboration With Other Fields Is Vital to an Era of Experience”...
read moreThe Tree on the 35th Floor: An Update
WOW What a view! Yes, that is The Sydney Harbour Bridge. Since my recent post, from installation in July 2016 to December, the Ficus tree is looking superb, with dark glossy green leaves, having grown from 3.6m at installation to 4.0m now and 3.6m width, and heading...
read moreHow to make the pitch for corporate greenery
Making the Pitch for Corporate Greenery Highly successful workspaces designed to enhance collaboration, innovation and productivity, embrace building features that impact on health and wellbeing. Incorporating creative interior landscapes that reconnect people with...
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