Calm Tech Certified™ for Spaces

Introducing Thoughtful Technology for Hospitality.

When guests spend less energy sorting out a room, they can spend more time doing what they intended - relaxing, resting and restoring.

Air Quality

High C02 Levels have a significant effect on thinking, decision-making and alertness

Air is one of the most invisible interfaces. It's all around us, but we sit in a conference room for hours, the C02 buildup makes us feel sleepy. It's the same in any space. Efficient HVAC systems can make a huge difference in wellness and recovery. A 2010 study on the influence of carbon dioxide on brain activity and metabolism in humans found that increased CO2 levels cause the brain to reduce metabolism and spontaneous neural activity.

Implementation tips:

HVAC systems should cycle air in rooms between 4-5x per hour
Ensure filters are cleaning the outside air from VOCs and other compounds before introducing air into the room
Use natural materials and low VOC paints to reduce the number of particulate matter in the room

Controls with Raised Buttons and Dots

Your hands have eyes, too!

Touch interfaces without tactile feedback increase cognitive load and require visual attention. Calm Tech Certified™ prioritizes interfaces that can be operated through peripheral awareness and touch alone.

Implementation tips:

Add raised tactile elements to key buttons or interaction points
Incorporate textured dots on primary controls for easy identification by touch
Include a minimum height differential of 0.8mm for tactile elements

Timeless Beauty

Natural Materials

Wood, stone, metal that feel good to touch
Surfaces that warm under your hand
Textures that reveal detail over time

Graceful Aging

Patina that tells a story
Wear patterns that add character
Materials that get better with time

Quiet Comfort

No rattling or humming systems
AC and Heat, recessed and dampened
Be Yourself: Sound-absorbing surfaces for a calmer night's sleep

Letting in the Light

Flicker-Free Lighting

Flickering lights can cause eye strain and headaches. Installing flicker-free lighting improves the feeling of indoor environments.

Physical Controls

Multiple brightness levels
Dimmers you can adjust exactly how you want
Satisfying controls that are made from real materials, not screens

Warm orange indicators
High-energy blue light (wavelengths between 380-500nm) is known to disrupt circadian rhythms and cause digital eye strain, especially during evening use.