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 ...
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., ...
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 ...
The world’s urban population is ballooning. By 2050, 70% of humanity will live in cities. But that doesn’t mean that city dwellers have to be disconnected from nature. The Biophilic Cities Project, an ...
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 ...
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 ...