Bringing the outdoors in is more than just a passing design trend. It is a way to create healthier, more inspiring living spaces. Biophilic design, as it’s often referred to, marks a move toward ...

Brooke's kitchen features succulents and an orchid, proving that these beloved plants are the perfect countertop accessories ...

By focusing on natural and locally sourced materials, the Phinney Design Group ensures that projects blend seamlessly with the landscape, complementing their surroundings instead of standing out, says ...

The inviting new student wellness center, designed by WRNS Studio, melds a 1920s academic hall with new wings housing an array of health services.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For a long time, the architectural world seemed convinced that the only way to make a building feel healthy was to ...

Skyscrapers, highways, and the endless churn of traffic define much of modern city living. Yet for millions of people, the very environments built to fuel economic growth are also fueling chronic ...

Most jobs entail long hours spent indoors under artificial lighting. The harsh concrete and steel that surrounds us doesn't make us feel good or help improve our mood. If you've tried to better your ...

BERLIN, GERMANY: The facade of a residential building in Berlin Kreuzberg is planted as a Vertical Garden on August 15, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Kira Hofmann/Photothek via Getty Images It ...

People in spaces crafted with an eye toward biophilic design feel good mentally and physically; their well-being is better than when they’re in places that don't incorporate biophilic design.

Biophilic design makes us feel good. When people are in biophilicly designed spaces, they feel good mentally and physically; their well-being is higher than when they’re in a place that’s not ...

Even plants in a dark room can add warmth and beauty, says Sara Trop founder and owner of FunCycled. Biophilic design promotes both mental and physical well-being by lowering stress, elevating mood, ...