BEYOND AESTHETICS AND INTO REAL, HUMAN EXPERIENCE Every June, thought and practice leaders in biophilic design gather to attend HOTEC Design Conference. This June 17-20, conference goers will be at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and the agenda for the conference is so inspiring. From a panel discussion of “The Intersection of Senior Living and Hospitality …
You have likely seen at least one article on why moss is highly beneficial for the home and workplace but we’d like to share why green walls aka moss walls (see our previous post on the differences between the types of green walls) make excellent sense for schools and other educational environments. We’ll go a little further than stress reducation, …
The Midwest U. S. is more far more sustainable and forward in both thinking and practice than you might think.
We like to think we are pretty good listeners. It is one of the core values of The Fat Plant Society–and we love that our listening skills play a role in not only understanding client “pain points” but also, product development. Our clients are our weathervanes for our work and strategic planning–we feel listening and asking for feedback really is …
Before we answer the questions why moss and why now, we should probably address the “what” of preserved moss and explain the wonder of such a beautiful material that is neither living nor dead but requires no maintenance, only admiration. The Fat Plant Society uses various types of preserved moss. The moss is preserved using a natural paraffin and glycerin …
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. …
Living walls and other green accoutrements have come to the forefront of office and retail design for a number of reasons. Firstly, plants and greenery of all types are beautiful and make every environment more welcoming and attractive. Secondly, we all remember elementary school biology that taught us that plants eat CO2 and provide O2. However, not all businesses have …