Tag: Wellness/Health
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TRESPA® TOPLAB®
Ideal for harsh laboratory environments, TRESPA® TopLab® Plus withstands most aggressive chemicals and cleaning agents, does not support bacterial growth and helps ergonomics whilst avoiding contamination. TRESPA® TopLab® Plus is ideal for laboratories, including chemical, physical and analytical laboratories. RESOURCESTrespa® TopLab® Plus Align incorporates up to 83% bio-based content, using natural fibers combined with thermosetting…
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VERSACORK
A mosaic sheet made from post-industrial wine cork discs—by-products of Portugal’s wine industry—laid on paper backing. Harvested sustainably every 7–9 years, cork is anti-microbial, versatile, and an effective thermal and acoustic insulator. RESOURCESVersacork mosaic sheets are made from post-industrial wine cork discs, a sustainable by-product of Portugal’s cork industry, offering natural thermal and acoustic insulation,…
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ISF COATINGS
High-performance architectural powder coating that is a sustainable alternative to liquid PVDF paint. RESOURCESThis coating is based on 100% FEVE fluoropolymer resin. The FEVE fluoropolymer resin makes up 65%–75% of the total paint formulation, with the remainder comprised of pigments, additives, and fillers. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTIt is more eco-friendly than traditional liquid coatings because it contains…
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Find the Nature Corner
The goal of this project is to promote meaningful interactions between people and nature while actively supporting key UN Sustainability Development Goals(SDG) by delivering sustainable bio-wall systems. These include SDG 3 (good health and well-being) by improving indoor air quality, SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) by creating healthier urban environments, SDG 13 (climate action)…
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Design for Aging – Old Village Activation Plan
In marginalized villages, elderly population become abandoned by the society due less-than-optimal living conditions and poor economic opportunities. Therefore, the project aims to re-activate the villages through houses renovations. To make the environment comfortable and accessible for older people and attract young people to come back. Integrate tourism and vacation rentals into the renovation to…
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Floating House Design – Submarine Planter
Napeague Harbor is a coastal lagoon on Long Island, New York, containing salt marshes and mudflats that support fish, shellfish, and birds. However, it is threatened by pollution, habitat loss, and overfishing, and efforts are underway to protect and restore its ecosystem. The client needed to build a home that would be moved on the…
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Designing for Twilight Years: Sustainable Senior Living
My design proposal seeks to create harmonious, integrated spaces for elderly communities that promote intergenerational interaction through elements of social sustainability and material sustainability. School of Architecture | Sustainable Environmental Systems, SES Student: Nia Starr Faculty: Tetsu Ohara This image features a design proposal for senior living with a public campus, renewable energy resources, and…
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Artistomo
Aristomo combines the English word “artisan,” meaning traditional, skilled workers or products, with the Japanese word “tomo,” meaning together. Joining traditional arts and modern lifestyles. For those looking to live more sustainably and connect with their roots while taking advantage of government incentives to revitalize rural areas, Artistomo provides a harmonious community initiative to protect…
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CMate
CMate (Climate Mate) is a weather app that helps individuals prepare for their day based on their health concerns. CMate applies the health concerns of its users to their current location and climate, to create personalized weather reminders and forecasts so that users can adapt to the rapidly changing climate, individually. Designed to be friendly…
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ICWC_Bring the Light In
Using sustainable materials, maximizing the natural daylighting by opening the skylight. Also, take the airflow and acoustic control into consideration, providing a comfortable space to meet the clients’ mental health and wellness. School of Design | Graduate Interior Design Student: Yirou Hong Faculty: Tetsu Ohara Analysis of the site daylighting, acoustics control, airflow quality, sustainable…