Interview with Cynthia Roberts
-previously lawyer
-then stay at home mom
now very involved with community, gardening, landscaping, composting etc.
Type up:
Parcourse
-these bars and exercise very simple things they put up in parks years back for people on workout circuits.
-very simple things - like a slanted board, pull up bar etc
-has directions on it for basic, intermediate and advanced - so as people get more fit, they know how many and of what to do
-if people are healthy - they are definitely more productive, less absenteeism etc
-if you are making it for an office, as a company, you should come to the company and interview people on site
-a little more organic - so people buy into it
-as HR - find needs of that specific group of people
-make each roof specialized
-from experience - if people are more involved in the design, they are much more invested in it
-stormwater runoff is a big issue - is often wasted and can cause flooding
-so keep it on roof, wont have to pump water for gardening
-people in community garden
-what they are wearing is important
-have an office supply hut - with gloves, hats, tools, sunscreen etc
-once a week lecture - come and learn about tomatoes this week! make it more of a class thing, because a lot of people don't know about planting vegetables etc
-could start extra plants - come and we'll give you seeds to take home!
-like classes, free stuff is great
-people dont know how to grow them by themselves
-Water very calming
-stream with rills, water feature, mesmerizing
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think about what kind of space - some offices might do better with an "unplugged zone" - exercise and relaxation, yoga, quiet space.
-vs some might want more productive outdoor workspace, to pace while on phone convos etc
-wifi or not
-company could decide
-fun a test of two weeks and see what people best respond to
-stuff with your hands helps your brain
-its important to do things other than virtual - to get the brain and body interaction
-cooking demonstrations outside
-grow hops up the side of the building
--beer brewing after work
-using energy created by machines for something fun (see video below)
-grape arbor for shade on one corner
-compost bins - for lunch stuff and garden waste
-make sure it is well contained and taken care of
-native plant garden
-so hot right now
-to support local insects and birds, because if there are foreign plants local animals and wildlife cant survive
-knitting circles, cards - whatever the specific groups within the office need
-really make it specific - in terms of types of tables and spaces etc
-badmitton
-smoothing or juice bar
-event/themed lunches - to encourage people to start using the space and appreciating it
-with stuff from the garden
-music on occasion - like live trios
-cocktail hour on occasion - to make people really involved and connected with the space
-breakfast - if they want to show up, exercise
--to build it into your day, since routine is so important
-providing clothes? or somewhere to shower? <-- making use of the rainwater?
-or lockers where people can put their stuff
-or have their workout clothes washed for them there
-heat lamps in winter
-heated under mat
-outdoor fireplace - for cocktail hours and winters etc
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