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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative Trends for 2023
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative 2023 Trends Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is still critical to society. While many organizations have embraced DEI initiatives to deepen relationships and encourage connections, there is still work to be done. Recent judicial changes to Affirmative Action raise concerns of a broader impact to workplace diversity. The stress caused by discrimination and oppression can have serious effects on our…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2023 Trends
2023 Trends The correlation between wellness and our physical environment has long been established. An exciting and growing trend in today’s architecture and design combines sustainable building principles with a growing focus on people and their wellness needs, whether they are physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, financial or environmental. So called “thin places”, either natural or constructed, will help give meaning and purpose to our…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2022 Trends
2022 Trends Wellness Architecture is a Mega-Trend in 2022 and Beyond The way people work, live and socialize has changed dramatically for most of us during the pandemic. Newly embraced lifestyle and workplace shifts, coupled with an increasing focus on climate change, has opened the gates wider for investors, developers and designers to further explore design possibilities for this new paradigm. Some of the related…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2021 Trends
2021 Trends TREND 1: Spiritual and Numinous Moments in Architecture Creating spaces that ground, connect and uplift us is an essential part of daily rituals in a fast-paced, ever-connected digital era. Creating moments for mindfulness, introspection and connections is taking all kinds of shapes in our homes, workplaces and communities, from DIY meditation coves to contemporary, non-faith-based temples open to the public. TREND 2: Deep Integration…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2020 Trends
TREND 1: Prescribing Light Science shows light is not just something we see by, but a necessary nutrient to fuel our health. Proper fixtures in buildings can improve mood and biological health by ensuring hormones are regulated by circadian-accurate color and intensity throughout the day. Additionally, light can be used to purify surfaces and the air, including light fixtures that kill viruses, bacteria and microbes.…
