Traditional architecture has been based on a completely different set of priorities than biophilic design — cost effectiveness, standardisation, visual simplicity. Functionality and affordability have been the major drivers of…
There is a major flaw in the way many people understand biophilic design and sustainability; they believe that these two concepts are naturally linked. They are not. You can take…
I have been developing my understanding of biophilic design within the workplace for many years now and I have come across a lot of examples of designers doing a great…
Most corporate decision makers and facility managers are sceptical about biophilic design when they consider it as a capital expense. The simple question is: “What is the return on investment?”…
The home office is often a far cry from what remote workers envisioned. Many are operating from bedrooms, kitchens or cramped dining rooms. As a result, many people struggle with…
Upon entering the Amazon Spheres in Seattle, one experiences a disorienting feeling. You’re not entering a traditional office building. Instead, you’re entering what looks and feels like a jungle, encased…
An empty hospital room without windows. The hum of fluorescent lighting overhead. Beige-coloured walls. The disinfectant odour masking everything else. This is where individuals are in their most vulnerable state…
The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is a biophilic design in architecture, and there is a point in time when you will see Bosco Verticale in Milan for the first time…
As the largest surface your body comes in contact with in an indoor space, your flooring is far more influential on how you perceive the space around you than you…
As we explore how to create biophilic interiors, it’s worth noting that the space will either feel “alive” or “dead”. One of the primary reasons for this is the type…