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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

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Angad Yadav

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

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Angad Yadav

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

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Angad Yadav

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

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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

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Angad Yadav

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

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Angad Yadav

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

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David Hurtado

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

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Angad Yadav
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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

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Angad Yadav

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

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David Hurtado

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.

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David Hurtado

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,

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David Hurtado

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

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David Hurtado

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

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David Hurtado

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

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David Hurtado

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

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David Hurtado

2025 Modern Green Wall Art Inspiration

Modern green wall art is one of architecture’s most expressive tools. Beyond just decorative greenery, it’s a canvas where structure and nature intersect—where preserved moss meets geometry, where lighting becomes part of the biophilic language, and where acoustics merge with art. Every surface becomes a story. Each composition tells a tale of rhythm, balance, and

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David Hurtado

Modular vs. Non-Modular Green Wall Systems: Which Is Right for Your Space?

How do modular and non-modular green walls differ structurally? Both systems bring biophilic design to architectural environments, but their construction logic is fundamentally different. Feature Modular System Non-Modular System Structure Factory-fabricated panels or trays (often 12–24 in²) containing their own substrate, irrigation dripline, and drainage layer. Continuous wall-mounted framework filled with shared soil or hydroponic

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David Hurtado

Commercial Vertical Gardens: Benefits, Materials, and Design Insights

What Are Vertical Gardens? Commercial vertical gardens—often called green walls—transform blank facades into living, breathing surfaces. They enhance air quality, reduce energy consumption, and promote well-being through the principles of biophilic design. These living systems also act as natural insulation and sound absorbers, reducing ambient noise while maintaining thermal balance. Beyond their environmental impact, vertical

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David Hurtado

How Custom Moss Walls Are Created and What You Can Customize

What makes a custom moss wall truly “custom”? A custom moss wall isn’t just a green accent—it’s a carefully designed architectural feature. Each one begins with a base system: a backer (the structural layer that supports the moss) and either a modular or non-modular installation approach. From there, the type of moss, density, color, and

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David Hurtado

Large Moss Walls: What You Need to Know and Inspiration Ideas

How do large moss walls transform architectural spaces? Large moss walls define the boundaries between architecture and nature. They’re not just décor — they’re living textures that transform walls into immersive biophilic canvases. In commercial interiors, moss walls offer a way to soften rigid materials like glass and concrete, bringing warmth and tranquility into high-traffic

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David Hurtado

Architect’s Guide to Choose a Green Wall Manufacturer

Selecting a green wall manufacturer involves far more than finding someone who can assemble plants on a surface. For architects, it is about verifying the technical integrity behind the system—its materials, certifications, fire resistance, acoustic properties, and adaptability to your project’s spatial conditions. A credible manufacturer provides full transparency: every material—both the backer structure and

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David Hurtado

Architecture of Sound: Acoustic Analysis in Commercial Spaces

Architecture is often defined by how it looks—but great architecture is also defined by how it sounds. Acoustic analysis is the process of understanding how sound behaves within built environments and how architectural form, material selection, and geometry influence that behavior. Whether it’s the clarity of speech in a boardroom, the intimacy of a restaurant,

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David Hurtado

Designing With Nature: Commercial Green Walls Inspiration

Green walls define how architects approach interior environments. They’re no longer simple decorative features — they’re living (or lifelike) façades that merge nature with architecture, creating a visual and sensory dialogue between structure and life. Today’s commercial green walls range from replica and preserved botanical panels to live plant systems that support wellness, sound absorption,

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David Hurtado
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CSI has been an awesome partner to work with in making the design of this ceiling come to life and stand out from the rest.“

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Words that
stuck with us

“They were able to match the exact intent at a more affordable cost.”

Ritsa Konstantinidis
Designer at studioTROIKA

“Acoustic Greenery is a revolutionary approach to combining biophilic design with advanced acoustic solutions and CSI Creative is leading the charge.”

Hannah Rose Feniak
Managing Editor at Architizer

CSI has been an awesome partner to work with in making the design of this ceiling come to life and stand out from the rest.“

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Alex Parks
Construction Project Manager at Lids

“It’s 100x better… can’t get over it!”

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Elizabeth Wright
Operations Manager at ACER Inc.

“Without CSI Creative our install time would have easily been doubled.”

Sonus Interiors

“We are so happy to have partnered with CSI Creative! The team helped to ensure our vision was translated and achievable.

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Angela Phenicie
Interior Designer at Rypen

“They were overly communicative and allowed me to be as involved as I wanted to be throughout the process. Our client is over-the-moon and I couldn’t be happier!”

Sarah Tracey
Interior Designer at ESG
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