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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.
Teach Our Children Well
In the latest episode of the Serenbe Stories podcast, host Monica Olsen and Steve Nygren speak with environmental activist Laura Turner Seydel about climate change and the importance of teaching children to care for their environment. “My passion really lies with our...
Biophilic Building Design
A recent addition to the Deakin University Waurn Ponds campus in Australia presents a good example of how biophilic concepts can be implemented in interior design. The carpet tiles for the university’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation building...
City of Green
As more people develop an interest in sustainability and environmental advocacy, the Biophilic concepts have slowly gained popularity. The idea of a Biophilic city is explored in a recent episode of the Serenbe Stories podcast, featuring Dr. Tim Beatley. Beatley is a...
Fall Fun and Biophilia
The increase in people spending time outdoors in parks, hiking or just walking around their neighborhood has been a silver lining during the pandemic. With fall in full swing, individuals and families alike are looking for outdoor activities where they can enjoy the...
Women and Biophilia
In their book “All We Can Save,” published in September 2020, Dr. Katharine Wilkinson and Mary Annaise Heglar compile the narratives and perspectives of women around the country to contribute to the conversation surrounding climate change. “I think I’ve always seen it...
Bringing Biophilia to Halloween
5 tips on creating a biophilic Halloween with a natural look from Harleen McLean Design. 1) Embrace Your Inner Nature 2) Bringing the Outdoors In 3) Make it Cosy 4) Focus on the Texture 5) Perfect Your Mantle Style Harleen McLean is an accomplished designer that...
Bring the Outside In
Each of us has certain things we worry about, stress over or make us feel anxious. Which is completely normal; especially considering the ever-present global pandemic. While spending time outside in fresh air and sunlight is proven to help ease anxiety, this method...