As biophilic design consultants, we sometimes find inspiration in residential real estate projects that do not necessarily use the language of biophilia but rather leverage a connection with nature and organic design to create uplifting indoor spaces. Here we review a series of residential developments and refurbishments that do exactly that.
Read MoreESG standards / tools such as SASB, Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TFCD), Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guide real estate developers towards sustainable real estate goals, minimizing environmental impact, maximizing their positive impact on human health and wellbeing
Read MoreA 'Wellbeing Champion' is a consultancy role typical of large scale real estate development or corporate office projects alongside landlords, architects and HR teams for example. Representing the voice of occupant health and promoting strategies that can positively impact the wellness benefits of a building or interior is suddenly no longer deemed a nice to have, instead it is seen as keeping pace with market dynamics and future-proofing a project for the next five years.
Read MoreThe ‘Green & Healthy Places’ podcast series takes a deep-dive into the role of sustainability, wellbeing and community in real estate, offices, hotels and educational facilities. This episode is with Square Mile Farms - vertical farming for the workplace.
Read MoreTalking green buildings & healthy buildings with Pablo Munoz, CEO of Evalore, Building Wellness & Sustainability
Read MoreGreen & Healthy Places podcast episode 16: Quinta do Lago is a sustainably-minded, masterplanned community development in Portugal's Algarve region. This residential resort focuses on outdoor living with 2500 acres of land with only 25% can be developed on.
Read Morewe have an ongoing real estate ESG consultancy role for Black Mountain Partners real estate development fund in London, currently reimagining 68 King William Street.
Read MoreOur introduction to the RESET Air healthy building standard and certification process, from a consultant’s perspective.
Read MorePati Santos is the Founder of The Good Thing, a new architecture practice focused on healthy buildings & wellness interiors in London, UK and one of our favourite designers of the moment!
Read MoreLEED green buildings consider both a healthy indoor environment, while also reducing the building’s environmental impact.
Read MoreThe key concepts of active design explained - healthy placemaking, physical activity, contact with nature & workplace wellness.
Read MoreIntroduction to organic architecture and its connections with the more recent biophilic design trend based on biophilia and connecting with nature.
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