Biofilico biophilic designers review the top floral artists and floral stylists in the UK at the moment, with a focus on retail installations and large-format displays in particular.
Read MoreMatt Morley, hotel sustainability consultant, Biofilico, talks to Iain Ainsworth of The Aficionados about wellness and sustainability in the hotel industry, from eco-friendly hotel amenities, sustainability certifications for hotels, the landscape hotel concept and various examples of sustainability initiatives from his member hotels in the Alps.
Read MoreOur overview of the Germicidal UV light topic within the context of a healthy building plan. We review the Parsons Healthy Material Lab publication on this subject, establishing the key tenets that make UV light a worthy addition to a healthy building strategy for facilities management to use.
Read MoreBiophilic design integrates both wellness design interiors and sustainable interior concepts, making this design strategy an ideal fit for healthcare clinics, wellness centres and dental clinics. Here we look at three best examples. Biofilico consultants.
Read MoreA conversation on the Restorative Design Framework of Object Space Place, the role of circular economy principles in sustainable restaurant design, designing out waste and lowering embodied carbon, while still delivering memorable customer experiences, as well as the pros and cons of sustainability assessments. David Chenery talks to Matt Morley of Biofilico healthy buildings.
Read MoreAs 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 MoreHere we explore the science behind natural soundscapes and biophilic sounds via their impact on mental wellbeing. As more and more apps promote the concept of listening to nature as a way to reduce stress, boost productivity and improve mood, we look at the evidence behind and ask how it works. Biofilico Healthy Building consultants, London and Barcelona.
Read MoreWe review a selection of the best examples organic biophilic design interiors of restaurants and cafes around the world, from a zero waste sustainable interior restaurant in London to a nature-inspired restaurant in Bangkok. Biofilico healthy building consultants and biophilic designers.
Read Moreour overview of the leading architecture studios for biophilic architecture that bring the outside world in, combining sustainability and wellbeing in real estate.CookFox, USA
GG Loop, Netherlands
Heatherwick Studio, UK
K Studio, Greece
Kengo Kuma & Associates, Japan
M Moser, China
Biofilico healthy building consultants explain how the implementation of green roofs within a sustainable building strategy can provide benefits such as: a reduction of Urban Heat Islands; increased energy efficiency; improved rainwater management; improved biodiversity; the provision of amenity spaces
Read MoreBiofilico healthy building consultants explore the multi-sensory benefits of biophilic design for cognitive performance in the workplace through the lens of sound, plants, light, water and other interior design features inspired by nature.
Read MoreHere we're looking at green care and the benefits of nature exposure for seniors in care homes, different types of natural settings and how they ca impact our mental wellbeing, social exercise vs solo exercise and of course more on the green exercise theme. Biofilico healthy building consultants. Matt Morley. Dr Mike Rogerson.
Read MoreHere we explore the role of water in a healthy building strategy, from water management to promoting hydration via hydration stations, water purification measures and guidance from the WELL healthy building certification on water purity levels. Biofilico consultants.
Read MoreA review of 5 best school, education and learning environments that leverage biophilic design to create healthy and sustainable places of study for students in Mexico, USA, China, New Zealand and Sweden. By Biofilico sustainable healthy building consultants. Matt Morley. London, Barcelona.
Read MoreWhen designing an office or workspace, as biophilic design consultants it is fundamental to create an interior in which occupant wellbeing is maximized while minimizing environmental impact - a magic combination made possible by biophilic design. Here we review some recently completed or soon-to-be-completed examples of biophilic design and sustainable interior design in offices!
Read MoreThree key principles need to be kept in mind when applying circular economy to real estate: eliminate waste and pollution + circulate products and materials + regenerate nature (Circular). Here we look at each in turn as well as integration into green building and healthy building certification systems.
Read Morewe discuss activating a fitness facility in an office or residential development, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation factors in physical activity, real estate developers building gyms vs occupant demand for physical activity, automaticity and setting medium to long-term physical activity goals, solo training vs group fitness activities, sustainable objectives and more.
Read MoreSustainable furniture: LifeCycle Analysis / Healthy Materials / low-VOCs
Lighting : Natural light / Window walls and corridors / Soft warm light - relaxation / Blue-white light productivity
Biophilic Design: Stone from a gothic hospital / Birch tree windows / Biophilia - boost mental health
Mental health: wellness design / wellbeing interiors
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