As a person who’s been immersed in urban architecture and sustainable design for more than 10 years, the emergence of green roofs and vertical gardens has certainly grabbed my attention.…
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…
Standing in the shadow of the Al Bahar towers in Abu Dhabi last spring, I experienced something I’d only read about in architectural journals – watching a building literally respond…
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:…
Walking through Google’s London headquarters for the first time, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d accidentally wandered into some kind of urban forest. The eleven-story “Landscraper” stretches horizontally rather…
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…
I’ll never forget the first time I walked into a truly biophilic healthcare facility. It was the children’s wing at Seattle Children’s Hospital, and instead of the sterile, intimidating environment…
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…
I’ll be honest with you – when I first started pitching biophilic design projects to clients back in 2018, the cost conversation was… awkward. I remember sitting across from this…
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…