It is no secret that the population of North America is becoming increasingly doughy. To help combat this health issue, the 41 Cooper Square Building for the Cooper Union in New York is being designed so the main elevator only stops at the first, fifth and eighth floors to increase students’ physical activity.
The 41 Cooper Square building was designed by Thom Mayne of American practice Morphosis. It houses the college’s three schools teaching art, architecture and engineering.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Increasing Physical Activity
- Designing buildings with limited elevator stops to encourage physical activity.
- Addressing Sedentary Lifestyles
- Creating innovative solutions to combat the growing issue of sedentary lifestyles in society.
- Integrating Exercise Into Daily Routines
- Exploring ways to seamlessly incorporate exercise into everyday activities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunities for architects and designers to create structures that promote physical activity.
- Education
- Potential for educational institutions to adopt similar strategies to encourage physical activity among students.
- Fitness and Wellness
- Innovations in the fitness industry to further integrate physical activity into people's daily routines.
