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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.
Biophilic Cities Are Designed to Thrive
Biophilia is predicted to be the leading trend in the design industry in the new year, and the idea of biophilic cities is on the rise as well. The same way rooms with biophilic décor have been shown to reduce stress and boost someone’s mood, a biophilic city has the...
Elevating Nature: Milan’s Bosco Verticale
Milan’s Porta Nuova district is home to a literal “vertical forest.” Architect Stefano Boeri finished construction on the Bosco Verticale in 2014, complete with towers measuring 260-260 feet concrete balconies; all draped in the greenery of 800 trees and 5000 shrubs....
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...