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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors.

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My travel life: Nicholas Gleeson, blind traveller

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THE TRAVELLER. arriving at Sydney International Airport, I walked into the terminal using my white cane to indicate I was blind. My last travel destination was. I will always love to travel because. I love to travel to do new things, be it to compete in an event, to discover something new or to experience nature.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 Domestic travel spending directly supported 7.7 By the BF Staff.

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Eight fun ways to bring the horrors of travel to your own home

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Missing travel? Nothing says “travel” quite like a lobster-red back and shoulders because you figured the sun here wouldn’t be as bad as Australia. Coffee is just so cheap when you don’t have to buy it in an airport. HEAT UP A TERRIBLE TV DINNER. You can do that from home! Needs more salt? GET SUNBURNT.

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JetBlue opens Gensler-designed International Concourse at JFK

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Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. The International Concourse will offer customers a modern environment with an emphasis on well-being that simplifies the travel experience. Airports Architects' Body Image: read more.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

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Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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Barbados And Medical Tourism: A Perfect Match

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B arbados has had quite an intriguing history as it relates to persons traveling to its shores for medical reasons. The business of medical tourism sees thousands of patients travel annually to various destinations around the world such as Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to undergo various medical procedures. By Leslie T.

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