I’ve been redesigning kitchens in London, Manchester, and Bristol for twelve years now. I’ve worked with renters in studio flats with zero natural light, homeowners with conservation order restrictions, and…
I read a lot of research. Thousands of studies on biophilic design, environmental psychology, occupational health, and wellness. My purpose is to find out what the data really tells us—not…
The biggest problem in most UK flats—especially those in London—is the amount of daylight they receive. Most of the time, this is due to their original architecture—Victorian conversions with small…
I have worked with organisations for 15 years developing and implementing biophilic design as part of their workplace strategy, and I believe I am seeing a fundamental shift in the…
As someone who has worked on water feature installations in offices, retail and health care for 15 years, I can say that they are very beneficial, but also the most…
Biophilic design has been defined primarily in terms of light, plants and ventilation. Yet, the materials we contact in a room; wood flooring, stone shelves, natural fibres in our furniture…
When I remodeled an office in Manchester last year, the first thing I didn’t do was add plants or change the colour scheme. I assessed where the windows were located…
If you’re considering a biophilic design in your home or office, I recommend starting with a simple and easy-to-use option: indoor plants. Indoor plants are among the easiest ways to…
This is a deep dive into one specific biophilic design element. For foundational concepts and how living walls fit into broader biophilic design strategy, see The Beginner’s Guide to Biophilic…
Your bedroom is where your body does the bulk of its biological work. We’re talking sleep. It’s not work in the way you think — it’s the biological process that…