In this modern age, with its advancements in urbanization and technology, the urge to reconnect with nature is stronger than ever before. There’s something fundamental about humans needing that connection…
As I sat on the wooden porch, sunlight streamed between the branches of the trees above me. My fingertips felt around the mossy table before me; every single emerald thread…
Biophilic design is an architectural strategy to link people more closely to nature. Biophilic design principles are well recognized, but our principal focus here is a somewhat less explored dimension:…
Biophilic design is no longer a new idea; it has firmly established itself in the architectural zeitgeist of our time. But while much care has been taken to the visual…
Biophilic design—and its unique combination of architecture and nature—has been one of the hot topics of discussion both in scientific and business circles for quite a long time. While many…
Pocket Parks: New York’s Paley Park A small amount of space is biophilic. A great example is Manhattan’s Paley Park, covering only one-tenth of an acre and situated amidst a…
Biophilic design is not just about aesthetics; it has deep psychological ramifications for the people interacting with these spaces. Educational institutions stand to gain hugely from such effects and contribute…
When seemingly regarding Biophilic Design, the advantages in psychological and physiological wellbeing, there is a facet that is rarely talked about but vitally vital with regards to optimizing air quality…
Water features are more than just aesthetic for biophilic design; they have deep roots in psychology. Water has been a mainstay of human life since civilization began, playing both a…
Three years ago, I stood in a conference room arguing with a client about whether the living wall we’d proposed was worth the additional cost. “It’s just expensive decoration,” the…