The Intersection of this Year’s Office Design Trends and Biophilic Design

Each year, there are new sets of lists describing the design trends for the upcoming year. This year, I thought I’d view these trends through a biophilic lens. There’s no doubt that the yearly trends are important on their own as they can be indicative of larger, more general changes in Architecture & Design. Thus, … Read more

12 Unique Ways to Implement Biophilic Design in Hospitality Spaces

The hospitality industry is more vibrant than ever, and with this boom has come an increased focus on customer experience. Hospitality designers have been looking to the field of experience design to provide more targeted, immersive experiences that leave smiles on customers’ faces. Ultimately, this means designing for the people you’ll be serving, and that … Read more

How Indoor Environments Affect People’s Lives: 10 Things You Need to Know

There’s lots of research aimed at making the natural environment a better place for humans to be, but what about simulated environments? With research indicating that people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, creating optimal indoor environments is more important than ever. While architects and designers have long prioritized sustainability and eco-friendliness, recently indoor … Read more

These hospitality spaces have taken biophilic design to a whole new level.

Biophilic design is steadily growing as a design priority. The concept of biophilia – the innate human desire for a connection with nature – translates easily to the world of architecture, and it’s changing how we look at building design. While biophilic design has been most popular in corporate workspaces, it’s also found acclaim in … Read more

Experiential design improves interior spaces

Using experiential design to build culture and engagement In recent years, a transformative shift in building design and architecture has emerged, placing an emphasis on human wellness and betterment. At the forefront of this movement is experiential design, a dynamic approach that redefines the parameters of good design. Architects and designers are not only concerned … Read more

Biophilia Effect: What It Means for Commercial Architecture and Design

Biophilic concepts are steadily making their way into popular design. The concepts can take a variety of forms as local culture, ecology, project intent, and architect and designer perspective all direct how biophilic elements are applied to a space. The research is clear – biophilic design has many positive outcomes, most importantly it makes us … Read more

This is What Biophilic Design Looks Like In Real Life

Theoretically, biophilic design is a fascinating concept that illuminates the human desire for a connection to nature. It has been the subject of several studies, one of the most well-known being Terrapin Bright Green’s “14 Patterns of Biophilic Design.” This analysis laid out vital concepts behind biophilic design, and I want to illustrate what some … Read more

How Biophilic Design Is Making Humans Happier

The great designer Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work. I follow in building the principles which nature has used in its domain.” That’s exactly the ethos of biophilic design. Biophilic design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also mentally beneficial. It’s an important concept … Read more