I’ll never forget the first time I truly understood how materials shape sound. It was during a concert at an old stone church in Portland—the kind of place that’s been…
I’ll never forget the first time I witnessed the profound effect nature can have on physical pain. It wasn’t in a clinical setting with white papers and control groups –…
I’ve always been fascinated by the way nature solves design problems. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a beetle’s shell unfold into delicate wings, or seeing how a nautilus creates…
When we consider biophilic design, we tend to think of it in terms of indoor spaces, with calming, serene environments formed by elements like the ones pictured above. But biophilic…
Standing at the base of what looked like any other glass and steel tower in downtown Singapore last year, I had no idea I was about to experience something that…
The kitchen is the heart of a home; at least, that is what I think. Meals are prepared in kitchens, and families gather there. It’s where life lived often assumes…
There’s this moment when you realize that modern design doesn’t have to be cold, sterile, or disconnected from life. I experienced it firsthand about three years ago when I walked…
A small, cozy corner in your home or workplace can provide an unparalleled sense of tranquility. Here, you can create a retreat that allows you to momentarily escape from the…
Something soothes me, and I am sure it soothes many others, about walking into a vintage room with biophilic design. For me, it is the teaming verdancy that wraps around…