Articles
Fractal Fluency: Engineering Stress Reduction Through Natural Geometries in the Built Environment
Explore how fractal fluency and natural geometries can reduce stress and support healthier built environments through biophilic design.
Designing Biophilic Cities with Timothy Beatley
Explore how cities can reconnect people with nature, from overcoming our growing disconnect from the natural world to creating more biophilic urban environments.
Green Roofs, Biophilia, Community and Economics
Learn examples of how biophilic design is used for social, health and economic benefits by architects COOKFOX in New York and WoHa in Singapore.
Planting Green Roofs for Biophilic Effects
Learn about three ways biophilia can make green roofs restorative.
Hospitals Are Increasingly Taking Advantage of Healing Biophilic Designs
This article provides examples of how horticultural therapy practices on health care facilities can provide better patient and campus outcomes.
Before Green Roofs, There Were Ant Hills
In this biomimetic piece, learn what yellow meadow ants can teach designers about green roofs.
Reflections on Water, Biophilic Design and the ‘Blue Mind’ from Poland
This article explores how water impacts us physically and psychologically through examples of its influence on Polish history, development and green roof design.
How the Health Sector Can Benefit from Embracing the Power of Nature
Explore how hospitals can embrace biophilic design and nature-based solutions to improve patient recovery, staff well-being, and community health.
UC Berkeley’s Enormous Green Walls at the New Helen Diller Anchor House
The Helen Diller Anchor House living walls and rooftop farm exemplify biophilic design and provide students with restorative experiences whereby they can flourish at Berkeley University.
The Evolution of Biophilic Design: The 10 Year Anniversary of the 14 Patterns
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design, this article explores the growing impact of biophilic design, innovative research developments, and the emergence of new patterns like "Awe," underscoring the critical role biophilia plays in enhancing health, well-being, and urban living.
A Review of The Science of Biophilia, Biophilic Design and Human Health Impacts
Explore how biophilic design reduces stress, improves recovery times, and enhances well-being. Studies reveal that exposure to real or simulated nature benefits patients, workers, and students by lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and enhancing cognitive function.
Adopting AIA Resolution #1: Prioritizing Human Wellness in Architectural Design
The recent AIA resolution emphasizes integrating human health into architectural design, advocating for biophilic principles. This shift aims to enhance well-being and address global health challenges through nature-focused, human-centered environments.
Biophilic Design - For Your Ears
This article explores the important role of sound in our evolution and how incorporating soundscaping into our designs can result in healthier, more productive building occupants, taking biophilic design to another level.
Sustainable Future Podcast: Better Buildings through Biophilic Design
Join us for a conversation on the powerful impacts natural systems can have on our brain chemistry and psychology and the economic implications that has for how we consider and design our spaces.
In Memory of Edward O. Wilson, A Biophilic Pioneer
Edward O. Wilson gave meaning to Eric Fromm’s term “biophilia” and his many contributions will continue to shape the design world for decades to come.
Biophilic Design for Schools & More
This article provides an overview of the new products and services being offered by GRHC as well as a list of new members, GRPs and upcoming events over the next quarter.