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Street Furniture can be smart, really SMART!
Posted on 16th December 2020
As we know in excess of 50% of the world's population now lives in our cities with this trend set to increase year on year. So how can we make these overpopulated urban areas more attractive? Self-powered street furniture could be one of the solutions of
Smart Green Street Furniture
Posted on 8th December 2020
With all in the world moving purposefully towards sustainable design we have to consider not just the movement of going green but also the social and economic benefits. Solar powered lighting for streets and recreational areas play a crucial role in the w
Grey to Green, the impact of nature on our mental health
Posted on 2nd December 2020
Within our modern environment many factors can affect our mental health, including of course our environment. Certain aspects of urbanisation and the loss of opportunity for experiencing nature on a regular basis for some people can affect levels of menta
Biodiversity in the urban realm
Posted on 24th November 2020
Biodiversity is the variety of all living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and micro-organisms. Every living thing has its own set of conditions that it needs in order to survive.
The health & well being benefits of urban planting
Posted on 18th November 2020
Well-being is as we know inextricably linked with our surrounding environment and it is proven that natural landscapes have a positive effect on our mental health. It is for this reason that urban planning now demands the inclusion of urban green infrastr
Introducing the Inspira Range
Posted on 4th November 2020
As we tentatively move forward into a new normal and post covid landscape, we at Bailey Street Furniture Group celebrate all that is new and innovative in the world of street furniture. We are constantly asking how we can make YOUR personal bubble better?
Why are green spaces in our cities necessary?
Posted on 20th October 2020
For the first time in history, more than 50% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas. By 2050 this is expected to increase to a whopping 66%. Surprising when we all live with the knowledge that cities are damaging our health!
Research project aims to eliminate the use of batteries from intelligent cities
Posted on 15th October 2020
A new research project by a Danish design company is aiming to ensure that cities become smarter and self-powered by making use of solar cells. If the project proves successful, it could be integrated into cities on a global scale...
The Futuristic Office
Posted on 7th October 2020
With the majority of us now working at home in front of our monitors, we have to question what actually is the purpose of a shared office space? Is there anything that can't be replaced by a Zoom call?
Intelligent Street furniture design that is adapting to the everchanging urban environment
Posted on 21st September 2020
As the World tiptoes tentatively into a new post Covid landscape, we celebrate all that’s new and innovative in the world of street furniture. How can we make our personal bubble better?