An adaptive reuse of an industrial building features a large moss wall and moss panels that hang from the ceiling.

Designing with Nature: A Biophilic Framework for Architecture & Harmonious Interior Environments with a Return on Investment

Biophilic design is no longer considered an aesthetic trend; it is a performance-driven framework grounded in research that demonstrates measurable benefits to human health and productivity. By designing with nature in both structures and harmonious interior environments, architects and designers can boast a quantifiable return on investment in terms of reduced sick days (saving employers up to $3000 per year, …

Senior Living & Biophilic Design: Visual Connection to Nature May Help Memory

If you find yourself reading this article, we probably don’t need to review the concept of biophilic design or the 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design set forth by the brilliant minds at Terrapin Bright Green.  This article stems from years of research, first-hand monitoring of senior living environments, and careful notations regarding the challenges architects, developers, staff and residents face …