Interface’s approach to circularity, from smarter design to better materials and renewal programs, all help reduce waste and lower impact. “We designed the Chicago showroom experience to create ...

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Even plants in a dark room can add warmth and beauty, says Sara Trop founder and owner of FunCycled. Biophilic design promotes both mental and physical well-being by lowering stress, elevating mood, ...

Derived from the term “biophilia,” biophilic design is the concept of connecting humans to nature, both directly and indirectly. The ethos originated in 1984 and was outlined by the Harvard naturalist ...

Since people have an intrinsic desire to be outdoors to reap the benefits of nature, it’s no surprise that biophilic design continues to gain ground as an aesthetic with human wellness at its core.

This design philosophy is the key to a calmer, less stressful home. It’s not just about adding a few plants — it’s about using natural light, organic materials, and specific colors to fundamentally ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Last September, at the London Design Festival, participants were asked to craft a desk that would fit our current housebound lives. The eponymous studio of British architect and designer Thomas ...

This blog post was authored by Ruju Rathod, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Global Sustainable Design Leader, CO Architects. Hope Plaza is a new eight-story, 350,000-GSF outpatient center that offers patients ...

For a long time, the architectural world seemed convinced that the only way to make a building feel healthy was to cover it in actual plants. The star of healthy architecture was the living building.

The entry experience of a building is its first impression and serves as a welcoming point for residents and visitors while also setting the tone for the entire community. It is crucial to create a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Angelina Villa-Clarke is a London-based travel journalist. May 24, 2023, 03:21am EDT This article is more than 3 years old. At ...