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…
Biophilic Design for Small Spaces & Apartments: Maximizing Nature in Limited Environments
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…
Colour & Pattern in Biophilic Design: The Neuroscience Behind Nature-Inspired Palettes
Most people associate biophilia with plants and natural light. However, there is a much more profound aspect of biophila occurring within your brain’s response to colour and pattern – specifically…
Biophilic Design for Bedrooms: Sleep Science and Nature-Based Recovery
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…
Natural Materials for Interior Design: Wood, Stone & Sustainable Options
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…
Testing Nature-Based Workspace Design: What I’ve Learned from Bringing Biophilic Principles to My Home Office and Beyond
Working from home for six years has taught me a lot about optimizing my environment for productivity, but I’ll be honest – it took me way too long to figure…