Biophilic design is a buzzy, but fuzzy, concept, encompassing everything from the simple act of adorning a space with potted plants all the way to complex infrastructural interventions. In simplest ...

Studio Drift’s “Meadow,” a kinetic sculpture featuring mechanical flowers, which is on display at Denver Art Museum’s new Biophilia: Nature Reimagined exhibition. Photo by Oriol Tarridas, courtesy of ...

When days get shorter and the weather gets colder, a connection to nature in our homes can help chase the blues away ...

If a person were to imagine a setting of complete relaxation, odds are the first image that comes to mind is a place surrounded by nature, be it a forest, the mountains, the sea, or a meadow. Rarely ...

Integrating biophilic elements into design is crucial for today’s built environments, especially considering the pandemic's emphasis on occupant well-being. Beyond trends like natural lighting and ...

Biophilic Leadership Summit presentations ranged from explorations of built projects to research on the health benefits of proximity to trees. (Foster Branding) Biologist E.O. Wilson used the term ...

Since people have an intrinsic desire to be outdoors to reap the benefits of nature, it’s no surprise that biophilic design continues to gain ground as an aesthetic with human wellness at its core.

“We’re tucking our kids into the fridge at night,” says Bob Burnett. “It’s not right.” Indeed, while San Diegans are enjoying (or cursing) the summer heat, many Kiwis, especially in this frigid, ...

By focusing on natural and locally sourced materials, the Phinney Design Group ensures that projects blend seamlessly with the landscape, complementing their surroundings instead of standing out, says ...

When Janet Koenig and her partner, Tom, bought their Cardiff home back in 2011, the house reflected its 1980s vintage, especially in the primary bathroom. Between the gold and beige colors of the tile ...

Considering interior design, furniture, and architecture as a unified whole, the system presents an opportunity to create an even wider gamut of spaces people want to inhabit. Clean lines, thoughtful ...

Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” In recent years, architects and designers have taken his advice literally. By incorporating the ...