Measuring Cognitive Performance in Biophilic Spaces
byI’ve always been fascinated by how our surroundings affect our thinking. It’s not just some vague feeling either—there’s hard science behind it. Back in…
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Biophilic Design for Economic Revitalization
byI’ve always believed that the magic of design isn’t just about making pretty spaces—it’s about creating environments that fundamentally change how people feel and…
Biophilic Design for Reproductive Health
byI’ve been thinking a lot lately about the intersection of my two obsessions: biophilic design and women’s health. It wasn’t until my cousin Emma…
Smart Technology Integration in Biophilic Design
byI was sitting in my living room last week, watching the sunset filter through my western windows (that magical 4pm golden hour that still…
Biophilic Design for Respiratory Health
byI first noticed the connection between plants and breathing when my nephew Jake was diagnosed with asthma. He was six, bright-eyed and dinosaur-obsessed, but…
Biophilic Design in Corrections Facilities
byI was talking with a corrections officer last month—a weathered guy named Mike with twenty-plus years in the system—when he said something that stuck…
Psychoacoustic Properties of Natural Materials
byI’ll never forget the first time I truly understood how materials shape sound. It was during a concert at an old stone church in…
Biophilic Design for Pain Management
byI’ll never forget the first time I witnessed the profound effect nature can have on physical pain. It wasn’t in a clinical setting with…
Microdosing Nature in Urban Settings
byI was staring out my kitchen window last Tuesday, watching a lone chickadee perch on the impossibly small “garden” I’ve cultivated on my fire…
Crafting the Perfect Biophilic Guest Room: Immersing Guests in Nature’s Embrace
byIn designing spaces for people to live in, particularly guest rooms, we strive to craft an experience that is both welcoming and restorative. We…
Embracing Nature in Every Inch: The Power of Biophilic Landscape Design
byStrolling through a vibrant landscape, rich with the natural world, is one of the most satisfying experiences. It’s not about placing a tree in…
Creating a Biophilic Living Room: Integrating Nature for Wellness and Comfort
byFor 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…
The Healing Power of Biophilic Healthcare Design: Restoring the Human Connection with Nature
byWhen we are at our most vulnerable, it is reassuring to know that nature is not far away—so much so that one might say…
Merging Nature with Functionality: A Deep Dive into Biophilic Industrial Design
byWhen people envision industrial buildings—factories, warehouses, massive production plants—they mainly picture the raw materials of construction: concrete, steel, and exposed plumbing. They certainly are…
Crafting Spaces for Mind and Nature: Insights into Biophilic Library Design
byAs a designer, I have always been particularly intrigued by libraries. They are not merely structures containing a sizable number of tomes; they are…