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…
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…
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…
The Benefits of Biophilic Design: What the Research Actually Shows
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…
Biophilic Design for Offices & Workplaces: The Business Case and Implementation Reality
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…