CSI Creative’s Lanai & Verdant Slat Recognized In Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that CSI Creative’s Lanai and Verdant Slat have both been nominated in the Acoustical Applications category for Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year (BOY) Awards 2025—a true testament to how we’re redefining the intersection of biophilia and acoustics in modern design. Celebrating the most innovative products across the architecture and interiors […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Oct 8, 2025
Live Moss Wall Panels for Interiors & Design Introduction Live moss wall panels represent a category within biophilic design that emphasizes the integration of natural elements into built environments. These panels are comprised of living moss species cultivated on supportive substrates and configured into modular units or larger green wall systems. Their growing interest in commercial interiors stems from their natural aesthetic, acoustic […] Design Inspiration David Hurtado Jan 9, 2026
Moss Wall Art Ideas & Inspiring Moss Art Designs Moss Wall Art Ideas for Commercial Interiors Moss wall art has become a widely used element in commercial interior design, particularly where a natural aesthetic is desired without the constraints of live plant care. Unlike living green walls, moss art is made from preserved or artificial moss, enabling highly flexible applications in enclosed, climate-controlled spaces. […] Design Inspiration David Hurtado Jan 8, 2026
Why Wingate by Wyndham Chose Us for Their Brand Standards Hospitality is about creating a brand, and creating a brand is about uniformity in design and aesthetic. Wingate hotels continue to strengthen that identity by incorporating wall panels by us with a wood look—aesthetics that deliver warmth, texture, and long-term durability while staying visually consistent across multiple properties. This design direction is already established in […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Dec 3, 2025
How WoodLite™ Helped HQ Plaza Morristown Cut Ceiling Costs by 50% HQ Plaza in Morristown—recently reimagined by Gensler and delivered with construction support from Unity Construction—has officially unveiled its bold new interior, bringing warmth, functionality, and acoustic performance to its million-square-foot mixed-use campus for Hospitality, Retail, and Offices. Originally, the project team considered traditional millwork baffles for the concourse, but ultimately they went with WoodLite™ Wood-Texture […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Nov 19, 2025
The Parametric Acoustic Ceiling That Defines Five Iron Golf’s Rockefeller Center Space A Ceiling With Intent Five Iron Golf’s Rockefeller Center location needed a design move with authority. The bar sits at the convergence of simulator energy, lively conversations, and the ambient buzz of Midtown. Instead of competing with the noise, the team recalibrated the experience from above. Sculptural Rhythm, Real Performance A wood-textured parametric acoustic cloud […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Nov 11, 2025
Elevating Southern Hospitality: Custom Exterior Green Walls for Joseph Nashville Nestled in the heart of downtown Nashville, The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, redefines what it means to design for experience. For this award-winning property, CSI Creative brought the power of biophilic design outdoors—providing custom greenery that blurs the boundary between architecture and nature. The Joseph, Nashville A Modern Expression of Biophilia in Hospitality Design […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Oct 24, 2025
CSI Creative’s Lanai & Verdant Slat Recognized In Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that CSI Creative’s Lanai and Verdant Slat have both been nominated in the Acoustical Applications category for Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year (BOY) Awards 2025—a true testament to how we’re redefining the intersection of biophilia and acoustics in modern design. Celebrating the most innovative products across the architecture and interiors […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Oct 8, 2025
Design Slam Dunk: CSI Creative Elevates the NBA Store at Mall of America Vision The NBA Store at Mall of America set out to redefine the retail experience with a concept that would immerse visitors in the energy of the game itself. In collaboration with idX, the design vision called for an upside-down basketball court suspended across the center of the store. This dramatic ceiling feature was designed […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Oct 3, 2025
Florida State University’s COLLOQUY Elevates Public Art with PoshFelt® Where Science Meets Art, Felt Speaks Volumes Florida State University’s cutting-edge Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building (IRCB) is more than a research hub—it’s also home to COLLOQUY, a bold, three-part public art installation commissioned by FSU that turns lobby and stairwell architecture into a living conversation. And the material chosen to bring that dialogue to […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Jul 29, 2025
Lanai by CSI Creative Wins Architizer A+Awards 2025 Celebrating a Landmark Achievement with Our Design Community We are honored to announce that Lanai, our modular felt ceiling system, has officially won the 2025 Architizer A+Product Award in the Finishes > Acoustics category, popular choice. This milestone would not have been possible without the support and votes from our incredible design community—thank you for […] News & Updates David Hurtado Jun 25, 2025
CSI Creative’s Greenery Elevates ACER’s Brooklyn Park HQ When a mission-driven organization like African Career Education & Resource Inc. (ACER) transforms its headquarters, the space becomes more than a workplace. It becomes a symbol of purpose. With LSE Architects Inc. and Greiner Construction leading the charge, the Brooklyn Park renovation focused on cultural relevance, inclusive design, and spatial intelligence. Enter CSI Creative, delivering […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Jun 2, 2025
Introducing WoodLite®: A Fresh Take on Wood for Acoustic Design CSI is thrilled to introduce WoodLite®, our latest innovation that combines the beauty of wood with the acoustic performance of felt. Crafted from our sustainable Soundcore® PET-felt, WoodLite® brings the warmth, texture, and appeal of natural wood—without the weight or maintenance concerns. Think of it as wood’s lighter, easier-going twin, perfect for modern interiors that […] News & Updates Angad Yadav Oct 29, 2024
Custom Moss Wall Solutions for Commercial Interiors What Is a Custom Moss Wall Definition and General Characteristics A custom moss wall is an interior vertical surface treatment composed of real moss that has been preserved through a stabilization process and assembled according to project-specific design requirements. Unlike standardized wall panels or prefabricated decorative systems, a custom moss wall is developed to align […] Education David Hurtado Jan 15, 2026
Custom Moss Wall Systems for Interior & Exterior Walls A custom moss wall is a wall-mounted system composed of natural moss materials arranged to form a continuous surface, panelized composition, framed element, or integrated feature. Within architectural and commercial interior projects, moss walls are specified as surface treatments rather than as living plant systems. They are typically composed of preserved moss that has undergone […] Education David Hurtado Jan 14, 2026
Live Moss Art: Living Moss Wall Art Guide Understanding Live Moss Art Live moss art refers to artistic installations or decorative elements composed of living moss, often arranged into framed pieces or mounted directly onto surfaces such as walls. These creations utilize the natural texture, form, and vibrancy of moss to introduce organic aesthetics into built environments. While moss is often preserved for […] Education David Hurtado Jan 6, 2026
Drop Ceiling Tiles: Types, Materials & Benefits Guide What Are Drop Ceiling Tiles? Drop ceiling tiles are modular components designed for use in suspended ceiling systems. These systems are installed below the primary structural ceiling and are commonly referred to as drop ceilings, grid ceilings, or T-bar ceilings. The ceiling tiles are laid into a metal grid framework that is suspended by wires […] Education David Hurtado Jan 5, 2026
A guide to Faux Moss Wall Panels What Is a Faux Moss Wall Panel? Faux moss wall panels are prefabricated decorative elements designed to replicate the look of natural moss using synthetic materials. These panels are typically manufactured using plastics, polyurethane foams, or textiles treated to resemble the textures and color variations of real moss. They are modular in design, enabling assembly […] Education David Hurtado Dec 1, 2025
Artificial Moss Wall: Benefits & Uses Introduction to Artificial Moss Walls Artificial moss walls are decorative vertical installations that replicate the look of natural moss without using live plant materials. Designed for environments where maintaining live vegetation is impractical or unnecessary, these wall systems consist of synthetic or preserved elements that mimic the textures and colors of natural moss species. They […] Education David Hurtado Nov 26, 2025
Art with Moss: Exploring Moss Art and Moss Art Trends Introduction “Art with moss” refers to artistic and design compositions that use moss as a primary medium. These can range from framed panels and sculptural pieces to full-scale moss walls. Unlike horticultural plantings, moss art—particularly when created using preserved moss—requires little to no maintenance, making it suitable for interior applications in commercial and institutional settings. […] Education David Hurtado Nov 25, 2025
How Are Green Walls Made? Green walls—often called vertical gardens—are considered a signature of modern biophilic design. These systems introduce greenery into commercial interiors through live, preserved, or artificial plants integrated into modular wall systems. But beyond aesthetics, they are functional acoustic systems designed to absorb sound, reduce stress, and support sustainability goals. Green walls balance visual warmth, acoustic performance, […] Education David Hurtado Nov 18, 2025
What are green wall panels? Green wall panels are prefabricated units that contain greenery—either artificial, preserved, or live—mounted to a backing structure so they can be installed directly onto walls. Each panel is designed to create the appearance of a vertical garden without needing to grow plants directly on the surface. They can be used individually as decorative pieces or […] Education David Hurtado Nov 17, 2025
Modular Green Walls vs Non-Modular Green Walls Green walls are one of the most expressive tools for biophilic design, yet the conversation around them often fixates on aesthetics instead of the structural decisions that determine whether the wall will survive, function, and age gracefully. The most fundamental distinction—modular vs. non-modular construction—shapes everything from irrigation stability to plant survival rates, maintenance burden, design […] Education David Hurtado Nov 14, 2025
Living Green Walls vs Artificial Green Walls What Are living green walls and Artificial Green Walls? Living green walls are a symbol of sustainable design — living ecosystems built into architectural surfaces. They consist of soil or hydroponic systems supporting live plants that grow vertically on structures or panels. These walls improve indoor air quality, provide natural insulation, and create a stunning […] Education David Hurtado Nov 14, 2025
Design Bloom: 2025 Modern Inspiration for Green Walls with Flowers Today’s green walls with flowers enhance how we experience interior landscapes. They are not just decorative surfaces, as they’ve become tools for storytelling by connecting emotion, light, and material into one continuous architectural gesture. For architects, floral walls open a bunch of opportunities: blending natural hues with texture, enhancing acoustics, and framing circulation with living […] Education David Hurtado Nov 12, 2025