Distinguish Your Space as a Certified Active Environment
1. Functional Furniture
Items to Climb- Swings and hammocks that hang from beams, Monkey Bars under lofts or hallways, underside of open stairs, strong built-in shelves, fireman pole, climbing rope, climbing wall, aerial silks, suspension straps
Items to Crawl Under- Doorways with objects to push, pull, or lift in order to pass through, stall bars, double decker hollow couch, limbo bar
Items for Balance- Cobblestone mats, balance beams, sand, trampoline
2. Space to Move
Open Area for Ground Play on mats (minimum 6’ x 6’ per person)- easy move furniture like murphy bed or desk, hanging chair or table to be raised up, slide away to corner
Variety of Levels- Sunken living room, lofts, ramps/slides, ladders, stairs
Indoor and Outdoor- Fresh (clean) air, natural light, sounds of nature
3. Creative Surprises
Sports / Skills Stations- Balls to throw & kick, Punching bag to strike
Hidden Items or Room- Trap door in floor, bookshelf doorway, Fidget floor Boards
Recovery Station- Temperature (ice bath and sauna), Sleep (bed), Massage
Samples of what Real Recess has designed in the past.
Rob Dyrdek built his own movement space at work. His passion is skateboarding and it keeps him moving. What would you build?
Mark Rober created this hidden office with fun stations to challenge anyone. Everything ends with a smile. What’s your favorite part?
A couple of people formed this idea and 300 artists collaborated to bring it to life. Which aspect would keep you most active?
Jessie Graff is a famous stunt woman and Ninja Warrior star. This is her living room complete with foam floor and favorite pet.
Additional Considerations Meet LEED Protocol:
Sleep: Multiple dark locations with a variety of material and levels
Nature: Ventilation, plants, fire, sun and water all indoors
Air: If fresh air is limited, consider filtration systems
Grow Room: Vertical garden area for herbs, small veggies & O2
Fireplace: Use calming visual of flames for recovery sessions
Natural Light: Maximize Earth’s rotation for benefit of the Sun
Waterscapes: Its sound and contents affect our wellbeing
Storage: Visible / Open space (don’t use it? don’t need it.)
Decoration: Paint inspirational phrases on floors and walls
Responsibly sourced & environmentally conscience material
