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Ideas and insights in support of the greater use of plants in buildings for health and wellbeing
Transforming the Mall
The way ahead is to stay ahead with outstanding interior landscapes According to a recent Shopping Centre Council of Australia Briefing Note, shopping centres must constantly reinvent themselves to stay relevant and contemporary. David Segal, in a December 2016...
read moreThe Tree on the 35th Floor
Leading-edge CBD Building Feature Tree The recently completed (July 2016) 37-storey tower at 200 George Street, Sydney, occupied by Mirvac and Ernst & Young’s Sydney headquarters is described as one of Australia’s most environmentally advanced and sustainable...
read moreIndoor Air: “A product for concern”?
Clearing the air As a first step, we need a clear understanding of the terms IEQ (indoor environmental quality) and IAQ (indoor air quality), as they are frequently confused and often used interchangeably. We each need to take a deep personal interest in IAQ as it is...
read moreGood Light Brings Wellness Benefits to People and Plants
Nightingale, Florence, Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not, London: Harrison, 1960 Second only to fresh air ... I should be inclined to rank light in importance for the sick. Direct sunlight, not only daylight, is necessary for speedy recovery ... I...
read moreThe Noise Factor in Open Plan Offices: How Living Green Plants Make a Difference
“Quiet please. I can’t hear myself think”. Open plan offices are increasingly criticised for not providing a quiet place to work when needed. Hearing and being heard is essential for effective communication. Appealing as it seems, sitting in a coffee shop with a...
read moreBiophilia, Biology and the Workplace
The value in getting it right: Wellness; Biophilia; Indoor Air Quality; Indoor Plants. It’s all coming together, with increasing recognition of the valuable role of plants in the need to create the ideal workplace. Employees want their work environment to feel more...
read moreAchieving success with living green plants and tall buildings
A workplace example Carefully chosen plants for the work environment have a material effect on occupant performance, that is ultimately reflected in the ‘bottom line.’ Success follows from the design concept that is based on space efficiency, corporate identity,...
read moreAn architect & engineers guide to living green plants
In response to numerous questions from architects and engineers (who are generally wary of specifying or managing biological systems), this brief list was prepared by me in 1989. Fortunately times change, and building designs and fit-outs are focussed on building...
read moreThe future of work: Workplace design trends
Silicon Valley and the technology industry generally leads the way in shaping workplace design practices and culture, with the focus on the well being of its people. As the opportunity arises, forward – looking companies are increasingly adopting this approach, (but...
read moreAt Last – International recognition for the importance of landscape for tall buildings
JLL 6 January 2016 "Treescrapers: Merging concrete with nature" Plants and trees in, on, under and around our buildings are delivering a better living/working environment by incorporating greenery, fresh air, natural light and access to outdoor areas. Ken Yeang...
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