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Research Developed for You:

Great Design in the Great Outdoors

This report was created to equip designers with unbiased research that validates the importance of designing exterior environments, especially today. *Research sponsored by TUUCI.

of Designers believe that in the last 2 years there has been an increasing focus placed on the design of outdoor environments as part of the overall context of designing a space

1 %

Question:

The aesthetics of outdoor spaces are important to contributing to the success of the overall built environment because they:

Give people an alternate place to relax

53%

Give people an alternate place to work

47%

Give people an alternate place to meet

30%

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MIX IT UP: Why Movement in the Workplace Matters More Than Ever

This report is a tool for designers to use with their clients to validate the importance of integrating movement into the workplace. While not a new trend, this 3^rd-party research supports your ability to sell your clients on the design direction, products, and amenities you want to infuse into their space.

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