Biophilic Design: Sneaking Into the Standards
“When nature inspires our architecture—not just how it looks but how buildings and communities actually function—we will have made great strides as a society.” –Rick Fedrizzi, International WELL Building Institute Chairman & CEO
More Than a Green Wall: The Science Behind Biophilic Design
What do you think of when you hear the term “biophilic design?” While green walls, daylight, or a view of nature likely come to mind, these are only a sliver of the many attributes that make up this concept. Biophilic design is
Sustainability Programming for Portfolio-Level Impact
In 2018, more than 90% of CEOs agreed that sustainability is key to the success of their company. This may partially stem from the finding that a staggering 86% of Americans expect companies to take action on social and
The Future of the Built Environment in 2019
In preparation for 2019, you’ve likely already read through comprehensive emerging trends papers from ULI, CBRE, and other industry leaders, and maybe even stok’s Colorado Regional CRE Trendwatch Report. So, we wanted to take a more casual route
The Financial Case for High-Performance Buildings: Why It Matters
In a report on The Financial Case for High-Performance Buildings, publicly released in October 2018, Stok argues that the seemingly
The Good Home: How to Optimize Residential Spaces
Home is where we spend at least one third of our lives. It is where we nourish ourselves through food
Green Buildings Linked to Higher Cognitive Function
You know that age-old saying, “You are what you work in”? Okay, maybe you haven’t heard of it, but here
The WELL Building Standard: Where Design and Health Intersect
Over the last decade, the green building industry has matured and earned respect. While it’s excelled in reducing buildings’ environmental
Net Zero Energy Buildings: Why the Occupant Experience Matters
The most common value driver for high performance buildings to date has been energy efficiency, as the Utility and Maintenance savings eventually pay for the investment. This value is meager in comparison to
Healthy Building Syndrome: Redefining Real Estate for Human Health, Wellness, and Productivity
In the late 1970s, the term “office illness” was coined and used to describe the negative health symptoms that people experienced in indoor environments, often new construction homes and offices. Then, in 1984, the World Health