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Certified Active Environments promote Instinctual Wellness

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1. Functional Furniture

  • Climbing- 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

  • Crawling- Doorways with objects to push, pull, or lift in order to pass through, stall bars, double decker hollow couch, limbo bar

  • Balancing- Cobblestone mats, balance beams, sand pits, 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


Turn Your Space into a Certified Active Environment

Once your submission is reviewed, we will discuss your goals. We can give you tips, design your space or certify your facility as a CAE.