Some exciting news from our PassivPod project! Hear from Richard Hermon, Director of Galloway Activity Centre, about why he plans to build the world’s first PassivPod on the shores of the beautiful Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway. Richard and his…
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18.6.18 – Galloway Activity Centre plans for world’s first PassivPod
Posted in Koru News and Events Tagged with: Biophilic Design, ecotourism, green technology, Holiday Accommodation, Industry News, Innovation, passivpod, Sustainability, wellbeing
Built to Learn: how design affects learning outcomes
There are many different variables that affect one’s ability to learn. In our new report, we break down how design affects learning outcomes and how we can increase cognition through design. Everyone in the education sector has similar core goals:…
Breathe easy & discover the rich natural beauty of clay plasters
This is a guest post by Clare Whitney, Clayworks The humble clay plaster has evolved into a thing of beauty. Clay is one of the world’s most ancient building materials – and one of the most naturally abundant. It is a…
Benefits of building with clay, plus examples (#SuperNaturalMaterials 3)
This is the third post in our Super Natural Materials series – you can view the whole series here. The versatility of clay The use of clay dates back to the earliest human civilisation and clay bricks have been a popular…
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: clay, Construction, Health, Natural Materials, super natural materials, Sustainability, wellbeing
ASBP Healthy Buildings conference
How can careful product specification positively impact the health and wellbeing of building users and the planet as a whole? That was the central question explored by the Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo on 15th February 2017, organised by Alliance…
Posted in Koru News and Events Tagged with: Air Quality, Biophilic Design, circular economy, Events, green technology, Health, wellbeing
Good design improves your quality of life
Does good design improve your quality of life? You may think this an obvious question. Many people take it for granted that a beautiful comfortable home that suits their lifestyle and personal style will obviously make them and their family…
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: Air Quality, Health, Housing, Interiors & Decor, Natural Materials, wellbeing
