Manina MurphyOct 28, 20201 min readLet There Be Light, Just Not This KindIf you use CFL's (compact fluorescent lightbulb) in your lighting fixtures then this is going to be a lightbulb moment💡 Let me enLIGHTen...
Manina MurphyJun 9, 20202 min readTrauma-informed spaces proven to benefit recoveryThere exists a dire need to recognize the powerful influence of our surroundings on mental health.
Manina MurphyJun 1, 20203 min readIntegrating the healing power of nature into designThat connection to nature is restorative and healing for our mental and physical health.
Manina MurphyMay 27, 20204 min readDesign Your Emotional WellnessHaving a space of comfort and healing has become ever more important to our emotional well-being.
Manina MurphyMay 7, 20203 min readHome Sweet Home? Not for at-risk youth. A call to shelter them with dignity through design.How can we expect the best result when we don't provide them with all the tools and supports to recover and thrive.
Manina MurphyFeb 28, 20202 min readThe Therapist's Chair and How Interior Design Can Improve Patient OutcomesAfter many decades of research, we are now designing healthcare facilities with a human-centric approach. Evidence has proven that...
Manina MurphySep 23, 20193 min readEvidence Based Design - it's a thing! How interior design impacts mental healthThe emerging field of evidence-based design (EBD) is quickly gaining traction based on decades of scientific research. Largely applied...