I was talking with a corrections officer last month—a weathered guy named Mike with twenty-plus years in the system—when he…
I’ll never forget the first time I truly understood how materials shape sound. It was during a concert at an…
I’ll never forget the first time I witnessed the profound effect nature can have on physical pain. It wasn’t in…
I was staring out my kitchen window last Tuesday, watching a lone chickadee perch on the impossibly small “garden” I’ve…
I’ve always been fascinated by the way nature solves design problems. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a beetle’s shell…
When we consider biophilic design, we tend to think of it in terms of indoor spaces, with calming, serene environments…
In designing spaces for people to live in, particularly guest rooms, we strive to craft an experience that is both…
Standing at the base of what looked like any other glass and steel tower in downtown Singapore last year, I…
The kitchen is the heart of a home; at least, that is what I think. Meals are prepared in kitchens,…
Strolling through a vibrant landscape, rich with the natural world, is one of the most satisfying experiences. It’s not about…
There’s this moment when you realize that modern design doesn’t have to be cold, sterile, or disconnected from life. I…
A small, cozy corner in your home or workplace can provide an unparalleled sense of tranquility. Here, you can create…
As I consider the time spent in the exploration of playgrounds—both in urban and rural contexts—the most compelling of these…
Something soothes me, and I am sure it soothes many others, about walking into a vintage room with biophilic design.…
When biophilic design is discussed, the mind often goes to leafy green spaces, sunlit rooms, and natural materials used in…