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For many decades, Scandinavia has been associated with streamlined mid-century modern masters like Arne Jacobsen and Alvar Aalto. However, when people refer to Scandinavian design, their ideas are based on outdated ideas that were strong over a decade ago. In the meantime, a new trend has been emerging in Sweden and Denmark that is changing perceptions of Scandinavian design. Contemporary designers from the region are embracing adventurous colours and materials, as well as playful shapes, as they move away from the minimalist and neutral tradition.

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Research shows that people who spend more time in nature are usually happier in life. Visiting green spaces like parks, gardens or forests can impact your mental health by offering a break from the stresses of daily life and stimulating the senses to calm and rejuvenate you. Created to harmonize with their surroundings, these bespoke benches invite you to sit and connect with nature.

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Interest in alternative cooling solutions is constantly growing these days. Working on a principle that is about as old as mankind itself, these low-cost and low-tech, sustainable and tradition-backed cooling systems use evaporative properties of materials and physics to naturally regulate temperatures without requiring any electricity or complex electronics.

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Research shows that today, indoor pollution could reach the level that would trigger an air quality warning if found outside. While traditionally ‘pollution’ comes from the outdoors, it gets trapped in stale indoor air which can have negative impact on the respiratory health. An air purifier removes contaminants from a room’s air enhancing the reduce your exposure to air-born toxins and cutting down your household allergy load.

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Living by the water is comforting for is linked to many health benefits. In case no natural water bodies are available nearby, adding a water feature to your home could be a great idea to improve mood, lower stress and offer more opportunities to engage in physical activity.

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Artists often find inspiration in the natural world. So do product designers. Not only the crayons featured in this article help create nature-inspired artworks, they are beautifully designed to look like natural minerals or are made using organic materials and food waste.

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Growing and tending to a plant might be very satisfying, you worries slowly fading away. However, not everyone has access to outdoor gardens to indulge in this therapeutic activity, which leads us to indoor gardening, a modern solution that could be a perfect choice for the most compact of places. These unique and innovative designs will let you grow your plants within the comfort of your home and as aesthetic as they are functional.

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From impressive aquarium buildings we move on to fish tanks bringing nature and visual beauty to your space. Studies have shown the naturally calming effect of watching fish swim, besides fish tanks give you the opportunity to engage your senses via experiencing vibrant colours and water movement as well as bubbling sounds from the filter. These enchanting designs are true pieces of living art in your home and an aesthetically pleasing addition to any room.

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Set aglow with soft lighting, aquariums offer visitors a glimpse into an underwater world they may otherwise never see. From massive glass tunnels surrounded by sharks to incredible aquatic exhibits of mysterious deep ocean creatures, these aquariums offer the ultimate underwater experience offering the visitors a glimpse into the undersea universe.

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With concrete being one of the highest-consumed products but also accounting for billions of tons of carbon dioxide release, the industry has recognised the need for more sustainable practices to combat climate change and preserve natural resources. Rather than just mitigating concrete’s negative environmental impact, material researchers set out to create bio-based substitutes, which are derived from renewable resources found in nature and offer a greener alternative to traditional construction materials.

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