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SPOTLIGHT strategically incorporate local, seasonal plants in the outdoor design to include plant materials (bamboo, cherry leaves) as an accompaniment to meals, drawing culinary inspiration from the landscape. Western cultures often position verandas prominently for outdoor eating to draw people into nature, but healthcare in Japan values the scenery of outdoor spaces more than the interaction with nature. Any outdoor seating would be off SWA's team in Japan worked closely with kitchen staff to incorporate local, seasonal plants in the outdoor design. Plants served as an accompaniment to meals, and staff drew culinary inspiration from the landscape. Product Spotlight to the side so the landscape view is given the priority over the view of the terrace and furniture. Whether immersed in nature and interacting with it or just appreciating it, the impacts on our psyche and well-being are well documented. The role the landscape architect plays in healthcare design should not be relegated to the outdoors. Visions for the grounds should be factored as the building LANDSCAPE and its interiors are designed. Healing spaces that aim to take full advantage of the positive benefits from nature sometimes have to be out of formula in order to bring more of the outside inside. John Loomis is a principal with SWA Group's Sausalito, Calif. office. He has worked extensively in Japan for more than 20 years on medical and assisted living campuses and retirement communities, as well as high-rises and themed attractions. TO LEARN MORE Visit MCD online at www.mcdmag.com/products. ❏ #100 ❏ #102 Xeripave Super Pervious Pavers offer sustainable solution to stormwater runoff Landscape Forms introduces collection of elegant outdoor furniture Xeripave SP Pavers are designed to infiltrate stormwater through the surface into the soil below, where water is naturally filtered and gross pollutants are removed. The natural stone pavers have a flow through rate of over 1 gallon per second, per square foot. Xeripave is used for various applications, including healthcare. The pavers are versatile and are available in a wide range of colors, designs and shapes. Pavers are uniform in size. Xeripave is inert when cured, and is unaffected by salt or UV. Pavers will not fade and do not deteriorate in freeze/thaw environments. Designed by landscape architect Robert Chipman, the new Landscape Forms' Terrace Life collection features a cast aluminum table and chair of stunning sculptural form conceived for more intimate social spaces. The chair and table are finished with Landscape Forms' proprietary Pangard II VOC-free and lead-free polyester powdercoat. Aluminum used in manufacture contains 100 percent recycled content material. ❏ #101 ❏ #103 Acclaim LightingÕs ALQ series illuminates buildings, landscapes with spectrum of colors Metro D-Lite soil facilitates effective green roof drainage Acclaim Lighting offers the ALQ series, featuring high-powered linear graze and parabolic-aluminized-reflector wash fixtures that deliver a spectrum of perfectly blended colors for landscapes. Featuring 10-watt Cree quad-color (RGB+W) LEDs, the ALQ Bar with its highoutput optics provides 30 percent more output than typical quad lenses, thus offering superior homogenized color mixing. In addition, the grey-finished ALQ Bar is built to last with a sturdy, diecast-aluminum housing and IP 65 wet-location rating. www.mcdmag.com Metro D-Lite by Metro Green Visions, Inc. is a specially blended lightweight soil composed of organic and mineral materials. The soil provides a stable substrate and has excellent moisture and nutrient retention. The soil resists compaction and facilitates effective drainage. The percentage of organic to inorganic material is dependent upon the type of vegetation planned. Mixes can be engineered for intensive, extensive or semi-extensive green roofs. November/December 2013 | Medical Construction & Design 17