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 ...

Architecture has always had a complementary - occasionally codependent - relationship with water. The Roman Domus, the Baths of Diocletian and Caracalla in Rome, and Villa Adriana in Tivoli are some ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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.

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 ...

Timber buildings are regularly praised for their sustainability, as carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere by the trees remains locked in the structure of the building. But what if you could go ...