A new wave of biophilic design uses simulated nature and sustainable wood alternatives to bring wellness benefits into ...

Biophilia is defined as the inherent human inclination to affiliate with nature. The moral imperative of biophilia is that we cannot flourish as individuals or as a species without a compassionate and ...

At the the 2017 Greenbuild conference, panelists discussed a design strategy that incorporates natural elements to impact the health and well-being of building occupants. Why is strolling through a ...

It is an example of biophilic architecture, the art that integrates plants and green landscapes as constructive and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. The Barnes & Thornburg Building in South Bend, Ind., ...

Biophilic design is a concept used in architecture to increase the connectivity of nature and end users. Biophilic design can reduce stress, enhance creativity and clarity of thought, and expedite the ...

The main purpose of biophilic design is to introduce nature back into architecture within indoor spaces. It can be as simple as incorporating a skylight for natural light to penetrate a room, or as ...

Nestled in the countryside together with Hue’s centuries-old royal tombs, Lebadang Memory Space is a lively architectural update to the city’s monarchical heritage. This contemporary art museum is ...

Greenhouses – structures made of glass erected against a wall – were originally designed for tropical medical plants to be grown in the Netherlands in the 19th century. The idea that spectacular glass ...