Thursday, March 19, 2009

Study: Women Who Recieve Flowers are Happy 3 Days After

Looking to give your loved one the best week ever?

Women who were given flowers, as part of a recent study by researchers at Rutgers University, reported elevated moods for up to three days after receiving the bouquets.

Those given fruit and candles reported no such change.

Found at marthastewart.com. Thanks Martha, we love Flowers too!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The Green Wall Revolution

Edificio Consorcio, Santiago, Chile (images via: Plataforma Arquitectura)

WebEcoist reports on 15 different green walls, from office towers to shopping centers (below).

Siam Paragon Shopping Center, Bangkok Thailand

The green wall aesthetic reduces pollution, increases happiness and productivity, and is visually stunning to look at.

(images via: Land 8 Lounge) Zurich Airport, Switzerland

Did you know?

New York City has a $4.50/sq.ft. tax credit for installing green roofs on your property?

The Ann Demeulemeester Shop: Seoul, South Korea (images via: Design Boom)

Interior Foliage Design is helping customers all over the city get started on their green roof projects.

What are you interested in doing? Email us or call, 718-784-4527.

It's one of the coolest projects around. And with the energy savings from a green roof, we mean that literally and figuratively!