Looking to take your designs to the next level? Below is a floor plan created with Ecdesign and now we will tell you how we added some cool features to the finished design.

Here we used CUSTOM FLOOR SHAPES (square) to create the rubber flooring sections. Drag out the shape and size it the way you prefer. Finish by selecting a color or texture. The same CUSTOM FLOOR SHAPES tool was used to create the running track and the marking.

The next thing we did was add custom wall materials. You can change wall materials in both 2D or 3D view. Here we show the steps when in 3D. First select EDIT WALLS and then click on the wall you can want to change. Then select CUSTOM MATERIAL. Select an image from your computer and it will be placed on the wall. You can use the sliders (right side menu) and stretch/ move the image to your liking.

For this design we wanted to render images with a darker feel. So we set set the 3D to NIGHT TIME MODE. This you do by clicking the green icon in PRESENTATION OPTIONS.

We also added the effect of having red ceiling spotlights. This was done by selecting EDIT ROOMS ( can be done in both 2D or 3D view). Then click on the green icon SPOTLIGHT COLOR to select a new color for the lights.

In the past months ECDESIGN has worked on analyzing its climate footprint. The process has resulted in a clear strategy with clear climate and environmental target goals. The company also join the Breakit Impact Challenge, a digital bootcamp aimed at making the new business sector climate smart.

The challenge was over 30 days and included 5 different steps (sustainable business model, climate smart travel, sustainable workplace, green supplier chain and climate compensation).

We are happy to have completed all 5 steps in the challenge, however the work does not end there. Ecdesign is committed to continue its environmental efforts going forward to further reduce the company climate footprint with a vision to become climate neutral.

Be sure to check out this great video from Indigo Fitness, a UK fitness equipment manufacturer. The video shows you in detail how Ecdesign helped out with the planning of a new gym space for the Westwood Hall Hotel.