Bosco Verticale Milan and Why Vertical Forests Actually Work
# Bosco Verticale Milan and Why Vertical Forests Actually Work I’ll be honest, when I first saw photos of Milan’s Bosco Verticale back in 2014, I thought it was a…
Apple Park and the Obsessive Biophilic Vision Behind It
# Apple Park and the Obsessive Biophilic Vision Behind It I’ve walked through corporate campuses that felt like prisons dressed up with a few potted plants and motivational posters. Then…
Biophilic Bathroom Design Creating Restorative Spaces
Your bathroom is the only room in your home where you will always be alone. It’s where you begin each day, unwind after work and process your emotional responses to…
Biophilic Design in Hospitality & Resorts
I have been designing hospitality spaces for over ten years, and there is a recurring pattern: hotels and resorts that incorporate biophilic design into their strategies, and do it intentionally,…
Amazon Spheres: Extreme Biophilic Design in Corporate Architecture
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…
Water Features and Water Walls in Biophilic Design
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…
The rule of indoor plants in biophilic design
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…
Biophilic Living Rooms Creating Real Sanctuary Spaces
I have been working with individuals for the past 15 years to help them create the perfect living room that will support their well-being, and provide them with a place…
The role of natural light in biophilic design
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…
Living Walls & Green Walls: The Reality Behind the Instagram Photos
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…