Biophilic Design: What You Don’t Know May Surprise You

There are some benefits to being somewhat long in the tooth.  The benefits include being able to straddle both old world practices and new world technology and, if I may be so bold, the wisdom to know which shiny new thing deserves our attention i.e. the wisdom to see the difference between a fleeting fancy and something that just makes …

Why Moss Walls are Ideal for Public Spaces: What We Learned Talking to Architects and Design Professionals

At The Fat Plant Society, we have been doing some research that extends beyond our existing knowledge on living walls and green installation options for public spaces.  We’ve been contacting design and architectural professionals both online and in person to pose questions regarding how to best interact with architects, design professionals, and others involved in the design of public spaces.  …

HogsheadKC: An Interview with Restaurant Design Visionary, Shawn McClenny

  Shawn McClenny, (pictured right, next to Chef Clark Grant, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of HogsheadKC) owner of One Block South entertainment district in Overland Park, Kansas, which includes Kanza Hall, Red 8, Fuel and Local Tap, partnered with  Clark Grant, who was formerly an executive chef partner with Capital Grille in Chicago (in 2015, Grant moved to Kansas City …

Succulents and Moss: The Sustainable Cost Saving Solutions for Green Design

It is not exactly “breaking news” to make the statement that environment has a direct bearing on creativity, productivity, and mood. There are oodles of articles on office design and how to design an office to the benefit or detriment to creativity.  In fact, I bet you can quickly rattle off the top five things that create stress in a given environment.  High …