Illuminated sky ceilings mean things for patients are looking up

Murals bring nature into hospital rooms


True-to-life illuminated sky ceilings bring nature into patient rooms, according to an article posted on Linkedin.

Working closely with evidence-based design firms, Artificial Sky, has been installing positive distraction aides in a range of healthcare facilities.

To date, hundreds of thousands of patients and their families have experienced ceiling art that aims to soothe and inspire in difficult times.

The benefits of seeing and being in nature are so powerful that even pictures of landscapes can soothe in a windowless environment, according to the article.

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December 17, 2015


Topic Area: Interior Design


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