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What makes this design biophilic?
Platinum Award This design in this space was carefully crafted

Moss Wall Art and considered with the patrons of this space in
mind. The intention for this floor was to provide
$100,001-$250,000 a lounge area that staff could utilize for a variety
of functions from dining to hosting breakout
sessions. The large footprint is sectioned into
Project: vignettes that provide comfortable seating and
unique custom-designed biophilic elements.
Oil & Gas Company A series of preserved moss walls soften hard
surfaces in this space to reduce echo through
sound absorption. These moss walls also add
interest to the space and inspire creativity and
connection with nature. Low light plant mate-
Congratulations to: rial was selected and installed, along with Ollie
plant sippers. This bottom-fed sub-irrigated
Greenery Office Interiors Ltd. technology was utilized in this project to reduce
maintenance requirements, prevent overwater-
& ByNature. ing of plants, and reduce water waste.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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This seating area meanders through the kitchen lounge area, separated by a row
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These moss walls feature By Nature’s spring green and dark green reindeer moss (lichen). The
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custom-designed gradient pattern melds the two colours of moss in a unique way. The photo above
cust om- design ed gr a dient p at t er n m elds th e t w o c olour s of m oss in a unique w a y . Th e ph ot o abo v e
shows the other reindeer moss wall in this area, where the spring green and dark green mosses are
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