an introduction to biophilic design in sustainable buildings

What contribution can biophilic design and its natural elements make to a sustainable interiors or green building strategy? These terms are similar but each come with distinct nuances, in this article the Biofilico team of biophilic interior experts unpick the terminology you need to know, from wellbeing interiors to wellness design and biophilia.

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The Rise of a new breed of Wellness Bar and functional drinks - a case study with Upraising organic coffee

Wellness bars include adaptogenic mushrooms, nootropics, supplements, and organic drinks but when combined with sustainable eco-friendly interior design practices, such as biophilic design and non-toxic materials in the fit-out, the health benefits can be boosted even further. A conversation with Upraising Co-Founder Guy Morley on the emerging wave of functional coffee and other health drinks.

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How to design a Restorative Space or Zen Room in line with WELL Building standard guidelines

A wellness rooms in an office or residential context provides a dedicated personal space for mental wellbeing and recovery. Typical features may include biophilic design, multi-sensory design, wellness design and wellbeing content in a digital library format. Biofilico wellness interiors has designed such spaces for HERO natural foods Switzerland and Fusion Students UK.

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Carlo Battisti - a vision for biophilic architecture and interiors in regenerative real estate

Here we discuss the the connection to nature between biophilic design, beauty and wellbeing from the perspective of the International Living Future Institute. We also look at the concept of restorative real estate developments, and even at how the Alto Adige - South Tyrol region of Italy that he is in has carved out a role for itself as a sustainable innovation hub within Italy.

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The best new green & healthy office buildings in Barcelona, Spain

The six best green and healthy office real estate developments in Barcelona are all located in the PobleNou district. This ex-industrial area is rapidly evolving into the hub for sustainable construction. Each one of the buildings reviewed is guided by an ESG real estate strategy by the investors and developers.

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future-proof real estate with the smart building collective

Proptech is at the heart of both sustainable green buildings and healthy buildings nowadays, as well as playing a role in real estate ESG strategies. Smart Building Collective (SBC) covers building usage, performance, indoor environment, health and safety, user behavior and connectivity. Green & Healthy Places podcast with Matt Morley of Biofilico and Nicholas White of the SMC.

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