Zero-Water Biophilic Design
byI’ve always been fascinated by the contradiction of creating lush, living spaces in places where water is scarce. It’s a challenge that first grabbed…
I’ve always been fascinated by the contradiction of creating lush, living spaces in places where water is scarce. It’s a challenge that first grabbed…
I’ll never forget the first time I grew mushrooms in my bathroom. Not the psychedelic kind, mind you (though I’ve had friends suggest it…
I’ve always been fascinated by how our surroundings affect our mental state. You know that feeling when you walk into a space and immediately…
I first became obsessed with the connection between creativity and nature during a particularly brutal design sprint at my old firm in Philadelphia. We…
Every structure has a reception area that forms a link between the external world and the internal setting. For many, it’s the first space…
Stairs offer a certain enchantment when it comes to their invitation to us, in a spatial sense, to move through our environments and to…
The kitchen is no mere space for food preparation; it is a vital part of the home, even the “heart,” as some would have…
It can be quite comforting to stroll through a thoughtfully designed environment where nature holds sway. I think of biophilic landscape design not just…
The notion of incorporating nature into our built environments strikes a personal chord with me, particularly in its application to the spaces where we…
There is something enchantingly indulgent about soaking in a hot tub, allowing the water to caress and calm the body and the mind. But…
The living room is often called the heart of the home, a space where life is lived, stories are told, and connections are made….
The hotel lobby serves a straightforward purpose: to allow guests to check in and out and to provide a space for waiting—usually not for…
Today’s offices are not just ergonomically comfortable—they’re being designed to connect us to the natural world, which, as humans, we are instinctively drawn to….
For a long time, exhibitions have been places where people come to learn and experience the things of this world. Whether in a museum…
Biophilic design has arrived in the built world, integrating with architecture and design to create a world more connected to nature. Incorporating plants, natural…