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Designing children’s hospitals with kids in mind is about creating safe environments that are comforting and engaging for young patients...

Our connection to water runs deep. It’s tied to our survival. Even images with the tiniest drops of water add...

We’ve been working in the healthcare design industry for 20 years, and even though healthcare facilities have the best intentions...

We were recently installing our nature images at a hospital in Minnesota, and one of the staff members was surprised...

Have you ever gone walking in nature and been moved by rows of trees towering above you as sunlight trickles...

Nature heals, no matter who you are or what you do for a living.  Numerous studies report viewing nature images,...

Green is a color you probably associate with the outdoors.  Green grass, leaves, flower stems, trees, vegetables, landscapes. You’re probably...

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Stop and smell the roses,” but did you know you can benefit from just looking...

There’s no denying the healing power of nature, but as a society, we spend 90% of our time indoors, which...

As the need for more hospitals and healthcare facilities specializing in both physical and mental wellness continues to grow, as...

Spending time in nature, viewing nature images, and practicing gratitude have lots of overlapping benefits.  So many we can’t ignore...

Recovering from stress faster.  Feel-good sensations. Relaxed brainwaves.  These are all things healthcare and wellness environments consider when looking at...

“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear. “ –...

Are you designing a hospital or healthcare environment but aren’t sure which types are the best art for healing?   Do...

When we think about the benefits of biophilic design, it’s easy to count all the advantages of integrating nature into...

Nebraska is known for its wide-open landscapes, midwestern wildlife, and dramatic skies.  It’s not just the heart of the country...

"“Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty...

Winter solstice has passed, the days are getting longer and nature will be coming back to life soon.  While nature...

90% of our time is spent indoors.* That’s a shocking amount of time, especially considering all the benefits of being...

What if I told you there were some simple ways of improving patient outcomes, increasing employment satisfaction, decreasing turnover, ultimately leading...

  Color is a powerful tool when trying to create a certain feeling in a healthcare environment.  Yellow exudes positivity...

Hospitals and healthcare treatment centers are specializing in increasingly diverse areas of medicine.  As a result, the facilities themselves can...

  Environments play a huge role in patient satisfaction and well-being.  More and more research indicates changes to the interior design...

Is it time for a refresh? With more and more studies revealing the positive impacts of using nature imagery in hospitality...

Water.  It makes up approximately 60% of our bodies and covers almost 3 quarters of the earth's surface.  We can't...

Even though I’m a photographer by trade, I still spend a significant amount of time behind a desk.  Most of...

Even though I’ve been a Midwestern fine art photographer for many years, when I began creating art for healthcare, I...

We’re so excited about our recent art installation in Minneapolis for Allina Health. This is our first DIRTT willowglass project...

Excited to be featured on Houzz, the wonderful design website and online community dedicated to inspiring and helping clients explore...