Transforming Spaces

Discover inspiring stories, practical tips, and expert insights on how we breathe new life into schools, workplaces, and community environments. From neglected grounds to vibrant landscapes and functional facilities, see how thoughtful maintenance and creative improvements can enrich lives by improving spaces.

National Relaxation Day: How Does Your Environment Make You Feel?

We often think relaxation is about what we do but what about where we do it? This National Relaxation Day, we're exploring how the spaces where we live, work and play can influence how we feel, and sharing three simple ways to stop, look around and ask: does this environment make me feel the way I want to feel?

Claire Barrett

1 day ago2 min read

We are only custodians

A solar eclipse, 64 years and a reminder that we're only custodians for a while. Today, members of the Vital team had the opportunity to watch the partial solar eclipse from Carnewas on the north Cornwall coast. It was an incredible sight. But while watching the Moon slowly move across the Sun, something else struck us. The last total solar eclipse visible from mainland Britain was 27 years ago. The next will be in 2090 - 64 years from now. And that raises an interesting ques

Claire Barrett

3 days ago2 min read

Your Building Is Making People Ill and You Don't Even Know It

World Health Day rolls around every April. Schools might cover a topic or two in classrooms. Care homes might put up a poster.Then nothing changes.I w...

Nick Calcutt

Apr 67 min read

Your Building Is Talking To Your Mental Health

Your building talks. It whispers to every person who walks through your doors.October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. And while most conversations...

Claire Barrett

Oct 6, 20252 min read