A sustainable beehive with a sustainable climate: HIIVE is the future for bees
The HIIVE beehive is a necessary redesign of an outdated concept, according to designer Philip Potthast. It’s been over two […]
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Biophilic design
Biophilic design refers to the increasingly frequent hybridization between architecture and nature, where elements such as natural light, water, green walls, or living walls, are integrated both in the internal spaces of the buildings and in the external ones. Biophilic design is not just a design trend, but a profound human need. A design philosophy that revolves around the notion that by embracing nature, we can create environments that nurture physical and mental health, foster wellbeing, and promote overall vitality. Join us as we embark on a journey towards creating habitats that not only satisfy our physical needs but also nurture our inherent connection to nature, elevating our quality of life to new heights.
Can a mushroom-growing terrarium connect us back to nature?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial designer Caity Duffy has developed Mycelia House, a product that allows users to […]
This biophilic hotel calls travellers back to their roots
Vietnamese architectural studio D1 attempts to achieving sustainability by returning to traditional roots when designing boutique Hotel des Bouton in […]
The OLUS air purifier unlocks the power of plants with its biophilic design
Inspired by the benefits of biophilic design, the OLUS air purifier is an ingenious air filter that proves that plant-based […]
The soft and sustainable curves of Ascent Series – Green Furniture Concept’s seamless seating system
Combining low-carbon aluminum and responsibly sourced wood, the recently unveiled Ascent Series has been dubbed a “triumph in three-dimensional design”, […]
7 world-famous landmarks reimagined with biophilic design
“Biophilia literally translates to mean ‘love of life’ and it explains our innate attraction to the dynamic and beautiful natural […]
A growing trend: a selection of 7 biophilic interior design studios
Biophilic interior design studios aim at creating a connection with nature in man-made environments and have proven benefits, including reducing […]
Biophilic lighting: can lamps bring the benefits of nature inside?
We’ve selected some inspiring examples that illustrate the power of biophilic lighting design and the concepts that define this upcoming […]
Biophilic Design Guide – Kellert’s principles and the benefits of nature
With nature it is possible to improve the built environment – that’s the idea behind the biophilic design guide and […]
Sustainable design for public interior landscapes – Green Furniture Concept
Founded in 2007 by designer Johan Berhin, Green Furniture Concept focuses on creating modular and sustainable design for public interior […]
Mitosis by GG-loop brings biophilic regenerative architecture to large-scale urban developments
The current efforts to reduce the negative impacts of buildings are inadequate. Therefore the built environment must be designed in […]
Safdie Architects breathe new life into the historic Chaotian Gate
Exploring a new urban design concept, Safdie Architects have created a monumental construction that covers over 1 million square metres […]
