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get quality time in nature — it does a body (and mind) good

Did you know that being in nature has a positive impact on your health? Sure, people always talk generally about how it’s good for your well-being. But it’s been shown in scientific studies that being in nature is good for you and your body; it improves your health!...

green roofs are great outdoor classrooms

green architecture, sustainability

Green roofs (or living roofs) are roofs with vegetation covering it, like plants, flowers, grass, and shrubs. The greenery is typically rooted in some type of growing medium with water (like soilless hydroponics), with a waterproofing layer below that provides...

what is a walk score?

lifestyle, sustainability

Have you ever heard of a Walk Score? It’s a measure of how walkable a city, neighborhood, or street address is. But what does that mean, and why does it matter? what is walkability? Walkability is typically defined as living within walking distance of the...

spotlight: a green mountain in the city of fukuoka, japan

green architecture

Have you ever heard of the green mountain in Fukuoka City, Japan? Well, to be exact, it’s not a real mountain! It is, however, a remarkable example of green architecture. acros fukuoka This green mountain is the ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural...

how to create “indoor” nature

lifestyle, nature

It’s commonly known that spending time outdoors is good for our health — both mental and physical. Sunlight, fresh air, and greenery do great things for us, like lowering blood pressure and reducing stress levels. It improves cognitive function, helps relieve...