In designing spaces for people to live in, particularly guest rooms, we strive to craft an experience that is both welcoming and restorative. We want the room to serve as…
In the past few decades, biophilic design has been on the rise among high-rise buildings. This may sound like a niche architectural trend, but it seems to be something more…
Strolling through a vibrant landscape, rich with the natural world, is one of the most satisfying experiences. It’s not about placing a tree in every corner, or even a tree…
Biophilic design in contemporary architecture embodies a precarious balance between structure and nature. It is a balance, I think, that requires modern designers to be both hard and soft in…
As I consider the time spent in the exploration of playgrounds—both in urban and rural contexts—the most compelling of these spaces are those that have drawn directly from nature. It’s…
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…
Visibility is merely an effect of light. It is not what light is fundamentally about. Light is more a component of life than a mere tool of sight. Meditate on…
Nature has a way of producing perfect moments—when the light is just so, the temperature impeccable, and a feeling of calm envelops you. At such times, it seems as though…
For me, designing a biophilic living room goes beyond simply populating the room with plants. It’s about something deeper—tapping into our almost genetic proclivity to connect with the natural world.…