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The team at Moody
Graham believes firmly
in the restorative value of
being immersed in nature.
(Image: Courtesy of
Moody Graham)
It's relatively easy to enhance our new work environments in this way,
and during a pandemic, when stress levels are on the rise and people are
feeling isolated and uncertain about their future, connections to the exterior
environment are more important than ever."
One way to create a connection to the outdoors is to convert walls to
windows. Matt Thomas, marketing director of NanaWall, a company that
makes glass walls for exactly this purpose, says such renovations are a
long-standing trend that he expects will "deepen and accelerate" as the
pandemic progresses. NanaWall's products allow for more than just a
view-they can slide or fold open in nice weather for a seamless transition
between indoors and out. And they are designed for maximum insulative
value to mitigate the additional energy consumption typically associated
with increased glazed surfaces.
"For people working from home and supervising their kids' remote learning,
a glass wall expands the square footage and breaks down traditional ideas
about rooms and space-you can be working inside while supervising your
kids playing outside," says Thomas. "I think the idea of the home office will
fade away in time in favor of flexible and cleverly designed spaces that can
adapt to the needs of the moment, whether that is working from home,
entertaining, or giving your kids a functional space." The thought is no doubt
a balm to the soul for those who have spent months living under lockdown,
"particularly in a place like New York where space is at such a premium,"
says Thomas, who calls such spaces "transformative."
Moody Graham sets the
stage for indoor/outdoor living
and a restorative connection
to nature.
(Image: Courtesy of Moody Graham)
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