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May 25

Did you know?⁠
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Most individuals around the world do not meet the daily recommended five servings (400 g) of fruits & veg. Insufficient⁠ fruit and vegetable intake is attributed to 5.2 million deaths worldwide.⁠
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We need to increase the availability and accessibility of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of various diseases and ensure adequate nutrient, micronutrient, and dietary fiber intake.⁠
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We recommend you check out @grownherefarms as they believe in providing "high-integrity, high-consciousness food that nourishes and connects us to nature." ⁠
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Website: https://www.grownherefarms.com/

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May 23

Did you know... only about 50% of American adults report meeting the recommended amount of weekly exercise? Luckily, there are easy ways to increase your physical activity.⁠
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The CDC recommends people complete 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity five days a week. This can be anything from brisk walking, biking to work, yoga, playing Frisbee or doubles tennis, to water aerobics. ⁠
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Simply encouraging your employees to bike to work can enormously impact their health for the better.

#biketowork #exercise #healthlifestyle #health #wellness #kelownainteriordesign #interiordesign #westkelownainteriordesign #kelowna #okanagan #kelownanow #canada #kelownaliving #kelownabc #okanaganlife #okanaganlifestyle #ylw #westkelowna #britishcolumbia #okanaganliving #explorekelowna #okanaganvalley⁠

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May 20

What is Design for Well-being? ⁠
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Good design supports the health and well-being of all people. When designing for well-being, the space is created while considering the physical, mental, and emotional effects on building occupants and the surrounding community.⁠
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Wellness focussed designers ask questions such as:⁠
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💙How can the design encourage a healthy lifestyle?⁠
💙How can the project provide for greater occupant comfort?⁠
💙How can the project be welcoming and inclusive for all?⁠
💙How can the project connect people with place and nature?⁠
💙How can material selection reduce hazards to occupants?⁠
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We are starting a knowledge base series of content dedicated to design and wellness so make sure to follow us on our socials! If you want to learn more about this topic check out our recent blog post. ⁠Link is in our bio 💙⁠
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May 18

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Even when health-based thresholds for water quality are met, water may be found unappealing to drink because⁠
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We can enhance the water quality to counteract these issues. ⁠
The treatment system to address nuisance chemicals depends⁠
on the contaminant of interest. Treatment options include filtration with carbon media and reverse osmosis.⁠
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By managing nuisance chemicals, projects can provide more appealing and palatable drinking water!

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May 16

Are you looking for an Indoor Air Health & Safety Solution for your office or workspace?⁠
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Check out our most recent blog to learn how to implement employee demands for a safe, hybrid workplace model: https://matthewsdesigngroup.ca/articles/indoor-air-health-safety-solution-for-returning-to-office/⁠
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Link is also in our bio 🤍⁠
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May 13

We are delighted to be working with Vendure Retirement Communities as they embark on WELL Building Certification for their newest Senior Care project.⁠
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Located in Nelson BC, this project consists of five commercial, residential-style development care facilities, offering 125 spacious, well-appointed suites, in one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and studio layouts, and includes five Commercial Units with street frontage.⁠
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The intention of the WELL Standard is to provide a path for designing a building that supports wellness through a performance-based certification system that marries best practices in design and construction, with evidence-based medical and scientific research. ⁠
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Now, more than ever, our societies can do better for our seniors, and senior living facilities have a chance to lead the way. By implementing these standards Vendure is making a bold statement that people are at the center of this design.

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May 12

Did You Know?

Reduced exposure to light has been linked to the onset of depression and impairment of cognitive function in individuals. On the contrary, light exposure during the daytime has been linked to increases in productivity and sleep quality, as well as a reduction in symptoms of depression in individuals.

Providing indoor access to adequate light can positively influence the productivity and mood of individuals while supporting the alignment of their circadian rhythms with the natural day-night cycle. Access to appropriate levels of light in indoor environments can be achieved through building design, façade design, space layout, and lighting design. Windows, atriums, and skylights are design features that can be utilized to increase daylight in a space.

For more information about how to improve the lighting in your space contact us at info@matthewsdesigngroup.ca

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May 9

Are you looking for Health and Safety in a Shared Office Space?⁠
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Here is how to go above & beyond for coworking comfort:⁠
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Office health and safety should include more than just the essentials—other factors can, and do play a role in coworking clients’ health and productivity at work. Having your co-working space updated with a rating verified by the third-party Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) such as FitWel or WELL will communicate your commitment to best practices for safety.⁠
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The WELL Health-Safety Rating includes more than 20 features across the following core areas:⁠
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🍃Cleaning and Sanitization Procedures⁠
🍃Emergency Preparedness Programs⁠
🍃Health Service Resources⁠
🍃Air and Water Quality Management⁠
🍃Stakeholder Engagement and Communication⁠
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Contact us for details on how to create a shared space that meets the needs of today’s community of co-workers. ⁠
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May 6

Where to Start with Eco-labels?⁠
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If you are considering certifying your space or simply want to incorporate eco-verified products and materials into your design, understanding the game of Eco-labels can be daunting. Karen Righthand, vice president of corporate sales and marketing for SCS Global, suggests focusing on “the big four,” when it comes to material ingredients: ⁠
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🍃A wood product should have some kind of sustainable forestry certification—chain of custody for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). ⁠
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🍃Interior products should have an indoor air quality certification such as SCS’ Indoor Advantage Gold, which includes furniture, carpeting, window, wallcoverings, paint, and flooring. ⁠
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🍃Products with verified (EPDs) Eligible Environmental Product Declaration ⁠
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🍃Products with material ingredient disclosures such as a Health Product Declarations HPD, the Declare label, or Cradle to Cradle reports. ⁠
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For more information on eco-verified products and materials do not hesitate to contact us at info@matthewsdesigngroup.ca 🤍⁠
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May 4

According to research conducted by the WELL Building Institute, physical inactivity and sedentariness have emerged as a primary focus of public health in recent years. ⁠
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What can be done? By promoting regular physical activity, we can improve our health and mitigate the negative impacts caused by sedentariness. ⁠
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Evidence from systematic reviews suggests that stairwell enhancements and signage increase stair use. So let's also encourage stair use through aesthetic design, signage, and visibility of staircases.⁠
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