Biophilic restaurant: Dining Spaces That Embrace Nature
Last month, I walked into a new restaurant in Portland's Pearl District and had one of those moments where you just stop and breathe differently. The space wasn't trying to…
What I Learned About Green Restoration from Following Design Influencers (And Actually Visiting Some Historic Properties)
Okay, so I need to be upfront about something – I am definitely not a restoration expert. Like, at all. I work in social media marketing and live in a…
Finding Beauty in Broken Things: My Journey Into Dark Restoration (From Someone Who Started With IKEA Everything)
Last month I was scrolling through Facebook Marketplace at 2am (don’t judge me) when I saw this Victorian Gothic chair that looked like it had been through some stuff. The…
Why I’m Obsessed with These Industrial Air Cleaners That Could Change Everything (And What Parents Should Know)
I never thought I’d spend my evening reading industrial engineering papers about air pollution control systems, but here we are. It all started when I was researching air quality impacts…
Biophilic wall: Vertical Greenery and Nature-Inspired Surfaces
Last month, I was standing in the lobby of a tech startup in Portland, watching employees walk past what the company proudly called their "living wall." The thing was basically…
Revived designs antiques store and fine art restoration: A Complete Guide
Walking through antique stores has always felt like archaeology to me – each piece holding stories, craftsmanship secrets, and decades of human connection. But there's something particularly magical about discovering…
When Luxury Furniture Actually Delivers on Its Green Promises
You know what really gets under my skin? Walking into these high-end furniture showrooms where they’re pushing “eco-friendly” pieces that cost more than my truck, and half the time it’s…
How Regenerative Design is Changing How I Think About Our Home and Community (And Why It Matters for Families)
I’ll be honest – I’d never heard the term “regenerative design” until about a year ago. I was deep in one of my late-night research sessions (you know how it…
Biophilic design in schools: Healthy Learning Environments
You know what hit me hardest during my consultation at Roosevelt Elementary last month? Walking into Mrs. Patterson's third-grade classroom and watching twenty-eight kids practically vibrating out of their plastic…
Biophilic housing: Designing Communities That Connect with Nature
Last month, I found myself standing in what most people would consider a parking lot, but the developers called it "Phase One of Willowbrook Commons." You know those moments when…