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Sustainable Futures Podcast Launches Episode on the Intersection of Urban Green Space and Human Health with Dr. Kathleen Wolf
Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Buildings and Communities Podcast, presents a compelling new episode featuring renowned researcher and social scientist Dr. Kathleen Wolf from the University of Washington
How Biophilic Design Promotes Healing in Healthcare Environments
In recent years, the concept of biophilic design has gained significant attention in the field of architecture, with its potential to create healing environments that promote the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors.
GRHC Living Architecture Monitor Magazine- Fall 2024 Health Issue Now Available
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the release of its Fall 2024 edition, The Health Issue of the online Living Architecture Monitor magazine.
Green Roofs Provide Coverage From New York to the Caribbean
One innovative solution to this problem is the integration of green spaces into urban landscapes, with green roofs emerging as a particularly promising option.
Cities Are Vulnerable To Heatwaves. But Green Spaces Can Help More Than We Thought
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.
Biophilic Design Is the Decorating Trend You Need To Try if You Love Plants
This nature-loving aesthetic meets the moment but embraces the future
Making the Economic Case for Biophilic Design
Bill Browning has published a book arguing that the cost of bringing nature into building projects isn’t prohibitive, but additive
Biophilic Design Sweeps Through Singapore's Buildings as Property Owners Go Green
Incorporating nature-inspired building elements boosts occupant productivity, says an architecture expert
Indoor Plants Can Quickly Remove Dangerous Toxins From Air
New research has found that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.
How Living Walls Can Transform Terminals From ‘Non-Places’ to Natural Space
There is now overwhelming evidence of the value of adding plants and living walls to our indoor spaces, from offices and hospitals to shopping malls and airports.
Indoor Living Walls Can Boost The Health Of Workers, Study Finds
Air-circulating indoor green or living walls can improve the skin quality and immune system of office workers in less than a month, according to a new study
The Approachable Green: Integrating Living Walls in Biophilic Interior Spaces
While incorporating a courtyard could be constrained by spatial programming or financial limitations, a vertical greening system could be a great substitute
Laying the Groundwork for a Better, Cleaner Public School System With Green Roofs
Green roofs provide climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits that can protect human health, especially for children.
Connect With Nature Through Your Decor With Biophilic Design
Have you ever dreamed of having a sanctuary where you could focus on your work and embrace your inner creativity? If your answer is “yes,” you may want to look into biophilic design.
The Office Tower Has a New Job to Do
As workers opt to stay home, developers are packing commercial buildings with amenities that mix private and public spaces.
A Speck of Green in a Sea of Gray
Genesis East Medical Center wants to expand its green roof
How Green Walls Make Air More Breathable
In addition to their aesthetic appeal, many enthusiasts and designers install green walls for their air-purifying ability.
New Biophilic Holism Course on the Living Architecture Academy
Understand the Evolution of Biophilic Design
Research Finds Positive Mental Health Effect of Green Outdoors During Pandemic
A recent University of Colorado Boulder research has found some positive impacts of green surroundings on people’s health mental health.
Serving Health As Well As Economic Benefits, Green Buildings Are The Future of Living Spaces
A Green Building is an environmentally-conscious and environmentally sustainable structure throughout its life cycle.