Abstract: Environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) are controlled to eliminate, reduce or ameliorate adverse or harmful aspects and introduce, increase or enhance beneficial aspects in order to improve a “wellness” or sense of “wellbeing” provided via the environments. Control of intensity and wavelength distribution of passive and active Illumination addresses various issues, symptoms or syndromes, for instance to maintain a circadian rhythm or cycle, adjust for “jet lag” or season affective disorder, etc. Air quality and attributes are controlled. Scent(s) may be dispersed. Hypoallergenic items (e.g., bedding, linens) may be used. Water quality is controlled. Noise is reduced and sounds (e.g., masking, music, natural) may be provided. Passive and active pathogen controls are employed.

Abstract: An improved method for plating and metallizing plastic articles is disclosed. A polymer is selected to mold a three-dimensional plastic article for use with miniaturized electronic devices. Patterns are structured onto the surface of the plastic article by means of laser direct structuring or by multi-shot injection molding. The patterns on the plastic article are activated with a colloidal palladium solution. The activated patterns are then plated with copper and nickel using electroless baths. Optionally, the patterns are flash gold plated to improve bonding, solderability and contact resistance.