Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Interior designer (and former Olympian!) Erica McLain explains, “Biophilic design is the art and science of reconnecting humans ...

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it just feels good? You can’t always explain it, but something about the space puts you at ease and makes you feel calm. That’s the instant effect ...

HIGH POINT — The term “biophilic design” has been floating around the home furnishings arena for a while, but there are still many industry leaders who aren’t quite convinced of its value on the ...

Singapore-based design firm A Solid Plan created The Envelope House as an experiment in biophilic design and microclimates. The result? A landscaped “double-skin” design that explores new ways to ...

Biophilic interior design is an innovative philosophy that incorporates natural elements into indoor spaces specifically to improve well-being. The term comes from the word biophilia, meaning a love ...

Houses flooded with natural light, living rooms overflowing with monsteras, and trendy office spaces filled with greenery are only a few examples conveying biophilic design. Inspired by the term ...

Nowhere is biophilic design more evident at 1 Hotel Toronto than in its reception area, which is replete with native plants, locally sourced marble and furniture crafted of reclaimed timber. Canada’s ...

The term "biophilia" understandably conjures images of buildings engulfed by vegetation and integrated into natural landscapes. In modern architectural discourse, the concept has come to be associated ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. The idea of enhancing health, wellness and productivity by ...

Design trends come and go, often as a reflection of the country’s zeitgeist. So, it’s really not too surprising the events of 2020 and 2021 have driven design trends towards a connection with nature.

Skyscrapers, highways, and the endless churn of traffic define much of modern city living. Yet for millions of people, the very environments built to fuel economic growth are also fueling chronic ...