eco adventures
DESCRIPTION
Sustainable design for an eco-friendly travel company.TRANSCRIPT
ECO-ADVENTURES, INC.
An international company that provides a variety of
eco-friendly travel experiences for people
looking for adventure travel, volunteering opportunities,
and cultural immersion experiences.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS• To reflect company’s values regarding
sustainability and the environment
• To reflect company’s relaxed, young, fun and exciting culture.
• To allow for collaboration and interaction among staff.
Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism as the result of a chemical reaction during which chemical energy is converted to light energy. In much the same manner, Eco adventures hopes that embarking on an eco-adventure can shake people up and bring forth a new form of enlightenment and awareness about the fragility of our environment.
CONCEPT:BIOLUMINESCENCEHybrid word, originating from the Greek bios for "living" and the Latin lumen "light.
DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
• Radial Organization
with common areas in middle and offices and
cubicles on periphery to
maximize use of natural light and window views.
• Curved walls and organic shapes throughout
• Cubicle walls are kept low to allow for collaboration and maximize daylight
• Colors reflect concept: iridescent, shimmering
• Sustainable Finishes used throughout
• Cradle to Cradle Furniture
DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
• Furniture translucent and/or
lighted from within and above
• Curved and whimsical furniture
to reflect company’s young
and fun culture
• 3-Form Eco Resin
Panels
• Recycled glass tiles
Photo mural ofbioluminescent
organism used as“wallpaper” in
Lobby area.
Curved soffits echo curvature of central “nuclei” of
common areas.
Vibrant color scheme of blue,
orange and white used throughout, reminiscent of
ocean, earth, and sky
A View of Resource
Library on left and Break
Room on Right.
A view inside the main conference
room.
A View of one of the Lounges