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GWI's Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative's new white paper champions "immense potential of wellness architecture"
by Megan Whitby | 15 Jan 2025
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth white paper exploring the principles, strategies and economic, physiological and environmental benefits of incorporating wellness into the built environment. Titled Pathways to Wellness Architecture and Design, the comprehensive 174-page publication aims to guide investors, developers, architects and stakeholders in adopting holistic, evidence-based design practices that positively impact individuals, communities and the planet. “Planning, designing and
Wellness Architecture Initiative hosts inaugural roundtable
by Lisa Starr | 05 Jul 2017
Wellness continues to infiltrate industries and disciplines, and now is gaining traction in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. With spa and wellness clients searching for authenticity in their experiences, it stands to reason that they are going to start looking deeper than the service menu or room décor. Millennials, especially, are seeking businesses that demonstrate a commitment to myriad social issues, including the environment, sustainable business practices, and the
Bangkok Mandarin Oriental launches beauty initiative for new in-house boutique
by Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014
Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental has launched a results-orientated beauty treatment programme called “Beauty by Mandarin Oriental” to take place in its new THB6m (US$0.2m, €0.1m, £0.1m) in-house boutique spa facility. Four freshly-developed beauty suites – 50sq m (538sq ft) each in size – have been unveiled in the hotel’s exclusive Garden and Authors Wing. These sit separately from the property's Mandarin Oriental Spa, which is accessed by exiting the main hotel
LA initiative launched to spur community creation of pedestrian plazas
by Chris Dodd | 07 Feb 2014
A new initiative has been launched in Los Angeles to allow for community groups to use urban design kits to help create pedestrian plazas, mini parks and bike parking, in a bid to re-appropriate 7,500 miles (12,070km) of street within the city. In most states, community design and planning is often hampered by intense bureaucracy, or a lack of financial support from local authorities. However, the People St Programme is
ACI launches 2011 architecture initiative
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2011
Engaging with Architecture Scheme 2011 - designed to support new projects that bring the public and architecture together - has been launched by the Arts Council Ireland (ACI). First developed in 2010 as a partnership response to government policy and ACI research, the scheme is now accepting bids until 21 July. Projects must take place by 31 March 2012. Waterford Festival of Architecture and Kinsale Arts Week were among funding
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Designed to restore neglected land and renew the identity of Iraq’s capital city, Baghdad Sustainable Forests promises a new way of living surrounded by nature. Gensler’s Ian Mulcahay tells us why he thinks the project could become a model for the repair and enhancement of urban centres
Designed to restore neglected land and renew the identity of Iraq’s capital city, Baghdad Sustainable Forests promises a new way of living surrounded by nature. Gensler’s Ian Mulcahay tells us why he thinks the project could become a model for the repair and enhancement of urban centres
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