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Four Design Products that Aid in Bringing the Outdoors In
Designers know that the connection with nature can be very healing. Research proves that exposure to nature can be a way to alleviate stress and anxiety. The challenge as a designer is to understand all of the other factors that may restrict the ability for us to bring the outdoors in. For instance, many medical imaging systems must be in fully enclosed rooms. That means no windows. There may also be allergies and other issues that prevent us from using plants and indoor gardens. As a healthcare designer, you must adhere to all of the environmental challenges and still create a space that promotes healing and helps relax patients and staff. This article shows four design elements that aid in bringing the outdoors in.
1. The Sky Factory’s Digital Windows
The Sky Factory
products act as a solution to tough environmental challenges such as the one mentioned above. The virtual skylights and windows create a therapeutic, healing, and inspiring environment for patients and staff. The faux skylights and windows are digital images of nature and natural light.
2. Aspex® Printed Wall Protection
Imagine turning nature scenes into whole-wall imagery or using large graphics that inspire. Aspex® Printed Wall Protection combines high resolution images with durable wall protection. The beauty of the product is in the unlimited options available to the designer.
Along with endless design ability, Aspex provides high-impact durability to your wall and clear, crisp imagery of digital printing. The graphic is back-printed onto the clear sheet you don’t have to worry about the image being scratched over time.
3. WebbLok™ and WebbGlide™ Printed Roller Shades
WebbLok™ and WebbGlide™ Printed Roller Shades offer a solution where framed artwork is not allowed. The nature scenes are printed directly on the shade to reduce patient stress.
4. Solarity® Window Shades
Solarity® Window Shades are specifically designed for healthcare facilities. Allowing daylight into a room improves overall mood and worker productivity. Fabrics with higher openness factors can reduce the sun’s glare, yet still allow for outside views.
Using products like the ones shown here, help designers overcome the environmental challenges that prevent us from bringing the outdoors in.
Sources:
- https://www.inprocorp.com/blog/2017/may/partnering-with-nature-to-heal
- https://www.inprocorp.com/window-coverings/specialty-window-shades/webblok
- https://www.inprocorp.com/ipc-door-wall-protection/rigid-sheet/aspex-wall-protection
- http://www.skyfactory.com/
