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Are healthier and greener living spaces in Build-To-Rent developments worth the effort?
Download our specialist brochure here: https://lnkd.in/eXV38Dvj to learn more about our work to date.?
The need for sustainable, well-designed, and community-centric living spaces is more pressing than ever before. As landscape architects at OOBE, we are committed to integrating human health and environmental sustainability into the fabric of our cities to create more peaceful and contented communities.?
Our Build-to-Rent developments are prime examples of our commitment to elevating the quality of urban living. We embrace a research-based approach that prioritises human health and well-being, resulting in more peaceful communities with enhanced well-being benefits for tenants.?Our design philosophy revolves around key aspects such as:??
Optimising Cognitive and Emotional Health:?We create aesthetically pleasing and emotionally uplifting environments inspired by principles of positive psychology.
Acoustic Control:?We create tranquil spaces where residents can escape the urban cacophony.?
Natural Light:?Abundant natural light is both a design choice and a deliberate strategy to enhance well-being.?
Promoting an Active Lifestyle:?Our designs encourage residents to embrace physical activity by offering thoughtfully crafted fitness areas, gardens, and recreational spaces.?
Nurturing a Sense of Community:?Common spaces, social hubs, and collaborative zones encourage residents to interact, forge friendships, and create a vibrant, interconnected neighbourhood.?
These selected elements go beyond mere functionality to create living spaces that enhance the well-being of residents and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Additionally, Build-to-Rent developments encourage residents to adopt green behaviours through incentives such as discounted travel on local transport, car clubs, and cycling facilities. This sparks the creation of organic 15-minute neighbourhoods, promoting a more sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle.?
One of the residents at The Mercian, Evanzelia, summarizes the community spirit that Build-to-Rent developments inspire, stating, "There's plenty of events happening all the time to create a lovely community atmosphere."
This sense of belonging and community engagement is a testament to the success of our approach to creating vibrant and sustainable communities.?
Our approach to contributing to Build-to-Rent developments is a refreshing step toward healthier, greener, and more harmonious urban living. At OOBE, we are excited to be creating spaces that enhance the well-being of residents and contribute to a more sustainable future.
#LandscapeArchitecture #SustainableLandscape #Placemaking #RealEstate #GreenSpace #Development #Planning #BiophilicDesign BTR News
OOBE Curling Tournament 2023
Do you dare to challenge the Edinburgh Team? We would like to invite you and your team to a game, on us.
"Quite possibly the greatest landscape architecture curling group in the world."
"They rival Scotland's Olympic Team"
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Are you attending the NAWIC North East and Tees Valley Annual Charity Ball this Friday 20th October 2023?
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
This is a special event dedicated to raising funds for two incredible charities, Newcastle Women's Aid and My Sister's Place. ?? As a team passionate about creating safe and beautiful spaces, we believe in the power of community support.
#NAWICCharityBall #NewcastleWomensAid #MySistersPlace #SupportingOurCommunity #CommunityImpact
Reflecting on World Mental Health Day
Our connection with nature is a powerful tool for boosting?#mentalhealth. It is known that exposure to natural environments reduces?#stress, alleviates?#anxiety?or?#depression, and improves cognitive function. A deeper connection to nature fosters belonging and reduces isolation, while natural settings improve concentration and creativity.?
Biophilia, or the human connection to nature and living things, has been linked to a number of positive effects on wellbeing, with numerous studies showing the psychological benefits that exposure to nature provides.?
Encouraging physical activity in biophilic environments reduces anxiety symptoms for school children. This can be particularly important in today's tech-filled, urbanised world, where children often face high levels of stress and information overload.?
Similarly, for individuals with dementia, restorative natural elements reduce anxiety and promote cognitive well-being for residents.?
For example, at St. Kevin's Community Hub, a Primary School project OOBE is working on with Architects Stallan-Brand biophilic design elements create a welcoming and stimulating environment. This development will provide a modern facility that supports the needs and aspirations of St. Kevin's Primary School pupils, present and future, along with the wider Bargeddie Community.??
Experiencing nature can foster a sense of connection to the world around us and a feeling of being part of something larger. This sense of connectedness can enhance overall well-being and reduce feelings of isolation, something children so often experience.?
Another great example of biophilic #design supporting mental health is at Hebburn Extra Care Scheme. This scheme promotes resident well-being through green landscapes and natural aesthetics. Biophilia can transform #dementia care by creating comforting and engaging environments.??Embracing?#biophilia?in daily life and built environments is the way to a calmer, more stimulating world. OOBE's projects embody this approach. By integrating Biophilic Design , we unlock the potential for a happier, healthier #future, nurturing mental well-being and forging stronger connections with our?#environment.?
Let's continue this conversation on the transformative power of biophilia.
Work with us.
OOBE continues to expand and grow. We have a number of career opportunities that will help us continue to innovate the work that we do, the client satisfaction we create and the positive impact we leave on the environment.
We have a wide portfolio of exciting & desirable projects across multiple sectors. Our current work includes carbon-neutral projects, sustainable landscapes, the public realm, university campuses, sports & leisure facilities, mixed-use developments and housing.
All our roles carry attractive salary and benefits and opportunities for career development.?We are looking for the following roles to join our studios in Newcastle and Edinburgh:
A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture is essential.
If you are interested and would like to join our friendly, supportive, professional team, please get in touch and thank you for taking the time to apply.
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