


how to create “indoor” nature
It’s commonly known that spending time outdoors is good for our health — both mental and physical. Sunlight, fresh air, and greenery do great things for us, like lowering blood pressure and reducing stress levels. It improves cognitive function, helps relieve...
spotlight: green design-er living in costa rica
We love all types of green design! Green walls, also known as vertical gardens, are gardens that literally grow along the wall. Green roofs, also known as living roofs, are garden rooftops. Both are forms of biophilia, the concept of bringing nature directly into the...
spotlight: lush city living in the vertical forest, italy
Are you seeing more greenery, both in and on buildings? If so, you’ve seen a work of biophilic design. Biophilia is the idea that humans love life and the living world and want to be connected to nature. One way to do this is by integrating nature more deeply into...