Interior Design

Feeling Good 2: The Science and Economics of Wellbeing in Interiors

February 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Feeling Good series examines how a growing body of scientific research can add value to the interiors industry, promote human wellbeing and have a positive effect on the client’s finances. Evidence Based Design (EBD), now well accepted in healthcare architecture, analyses how a well conceived physical environment can promote wellbeing. Every party within the interiors industry has an opportunity now to implement this research and provide long term benefits for the end-users. By applying EBD to places of work, schools and homes, the industry has the chance to increase and sustain wellbeing... [Read the full story]

Ska Rating

Product & Material Terminology for Ska Rating

April 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Following some recent queries from product suppliers and manufacturers it has become apparent that there is some confusion in the market arising with the terminology used for products/materials that comply with the Ska Rating Criteria. The following instances are applicable and can be stated: A product or material COMPLIES with Ska Rating Criteria (or one of them if there are multiple options) or, A product or material MEETS the Ska Rating Criteria. The only ‘thing’ that achieves a Ska Rating is the whole project. In both examples the sector and version of the tools must be included as... [Read the full story]

Fit-out Industry

Feeling Good: The Science and Economics of Wellbeing in Interiors

October 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The introduction of Ska Rating environmental assessments for interior fit-outs has focused attention on research evidence for the wellbeing of occupants. Many design factors – colour and lighting, acoustics, air quality and furnishings can have a calculable impact on building occupants. Job satisfaction, productivity, higher occupancy/lower absenteeism can result from applying an increasing body of research in this field. Aimed at developers, landlords, owner/occupiers, architects and interior designers there are many reasons to attend this first of two morning seminars including: Ska Rating... [Read the full story]

Notebook

An Idol : Rene Gruau

October 12, 2011 · 1 Comment

We are HUGE fans of this audacious, flamboyant and completely arrogant artist – that is ARTIST in the purest form… Enjoy a small selection of his fashion illustrations… Read More →

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