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Check out this new biophilic case study from a Hospital in Sweden and a Hotel & Spa in Singapore.

Two New Biophilic Design Case Studies - Terrapin Bright Green We’ve released two new biophilic design case studies: Östra Psychiatry Hospital in Sweden and the Parkroyal on Pickering hotel & spa in Singapore.

*Benefits of Biophilic design*

OFFICE DESIGN: Productivity can be increased by 8%, rates of well-bring by 13%, increases in creativity with reduced absenteeism and presenteeism

HOSPITALITY DESIGN: Guests willing to pay 23% more for rooms with views of biophilic elements

EDUCATIONAL SPACES: Increased rates of learning 20-25%, improves test results, concentration levels and attendance, reduced impacts of ADHD

HEALTHCARE SPACES: Post-operative rates of recovery reduced by 8.5%, reduces pain medication by 22%

RETAIL: The presence of vegetation & ecological landscapes have been found to increase average rental rates in retail spaces with customers indicating they were willing to pay 8-12% more for goods and services

HOME: Can become more calming & restorative, with 7-8% less crime attributed to areas with access to nature and can command an increase of 4-5% in property price.

Allow our team of professionals at the Southstone Group to guide you through an unforgettable experience of renovating your first Biophilic project.

Are you ready to turn your existing work space into a biophilic design?

We are Headquartered in Austin, TX specializing in commercial biophilic design/build. We have a team of expert designers, horticulturists, ecologists and engineers ready to guide you through the process of converting your existing space into a biologically intelligent design that will have tremendous health improvements on you and your team. Reach out to us, we can help!

Top facts on biophilic design Introduction When I first discovered the stats behind biophilic design and architecture I was astounded. The impact it can have on people is amazing,

Energy efficiency isn't the only important aspect of sustainable housing. Building materials that are healthy for us and the environment is critical. Business-as-usual construction involves materials that off-gas invisible toxins (like VOCs from paints) into the air we breathe all day, raising our risk of cancer and other health problems. Biophilic building means construction that is good for life from cradle to grave.

A different approach to sustainable housing | Craig Jarvis | TEDxChristchurch It's easy to see why we focus on energy efficiency, says architectural designer Craig Jarvis -- but that's the symptom, not the problem. It's time for a new ...

Southstone's quote of the week:

Something happens when you feel ownership. You're no longer on the sidelines, but in the arena. You no longer act like a spectator or consumer, because you're an owner. Life is best lived when it's owned.

Happy Holidays and have the best week Austin!

Every Monday morning Southstone Group has their all-hands on meeting, each week we like to end with a quote of the week, this weeks quote is from a person I personally admire and am inspired by.

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” - Steve Jobs

Have a great week Austin!