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Read our blogs for more insights on biophilia and biophilic design. Find out what creates our intrinsic bond with nature and how we can use this relationship to make people happier and the planet healthier.
Durkan Floors Launches Biophilic Carpet Collection
For their latest release, Durkan Floors, in collaboration with textile designer Virginia Langley, focused on the “rhythmic” cause and effect energy found in nature. The Synergy collection stays true to this idea, using varying textures and utilizing Durkan’s Precision...
Oliver Heath on Thinking Beyond Biophilia
Before we attempt to remake spaces with organic elements and call it biophilia, we have to understand its value. “It’s in the workplace that we can most accurately measure the real benefit of biophilic design,” Oliver Heath, founder of Oliver Heath design. “It’s where...
Nina Edwards Anker on Biophilic Design
Long before sustainable and biophilic elements were put into practice, architect Nina Edwards Anker was implementing both in her work. Through her studio work and involvement with tech innovation groups like Terreform ONE and New Lab, Edwards Anker has helped further...
Biophilic City Planning Webinar
Biophilia expert Dr. Tim Beatley, an instructor at the University of Virginia School of Architecture, is offering a free webinar on biophilic city design. Partnering with the Maryland Department of Planning and Smart Growth Network, Beatley’s virtual lecture will...
Sustainable Construction
Beginning in 2016, the World Economic Forum has listed climate and sustainability among the top three “most likely and impactful global risks.” As cities and communities continue to grow, countries all over the world have begun looking into stronger and more...
(Is There) Something In The Air?
Due to the pandemic and wildfires out west, indoor air quality has become a hot topic for architectural designers and everyday people alike. In a recent article, Design Milk, an online magazine covering modern design, reviews different ways to address your air...
Biophilia And Interior Design
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is on a mission to enable buildings and communities alike to improve health and quality of life. How do they plan on doing this? By bringing biophilic design to the forefront of architecture and design. “Biophilic...