Biophilia is defined as the inherent human inclination to affiliate with nature. The moral imperative of biophilia is that we cannot flourish as individuals or as a species without a compassionate and ...

The entry experience of a building is its first impression and serves as a welcoming point for residents and visitors while also setting the tone for the entire community. It is crucial to create a ...

At the the 2017 Greenbuild conference, panelists discussed a design strategy that incorporates natural elements to impact the health and well-being of building occupants. Why is strolling through a ...

Biophilic design is a concept used in architecture to increase the connectivity of nature and end users. Biophilic design can reduce stress, enhance creativity and clarity of thought, and expedite the ...

The world’s urban population is ballooning. By 2050, 70% of humanity will live in cities. But that doesn’t mean that city dwellers have to be disconnected from nature. The Biophilic Cities Project, an ...

Now that it's spring, it's a lot easier to get outside and enjoy the benefits of nature. But year-round, many people live and work in buildings that resemble concrete blocks rather than parks or ...

ONE of the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns mandated in some jurisdictions is the introduction of the use of a biophilic environment that creates good space for better mental ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Interior designer (and former Olympian!) Erica McLain explains, “Biophilic design is the art and science of reconnecting humans ...

Greenhouses – structures made of glass erected against a wall – were originally designed for tropical medical plants to be grown in the Netherlands in the 19th century. The idea that spectacular glass ...