August 13, 2019
A positive space to learn and develop: biophilic design in education. There is a wealth of evidence that harnessing a child’s innate attraction to the natural world through biophilic design can improve their physiological and psychological health.
August 1, 2019
David Oakey is known for his sustainable design principles. In the interview he reveals what he associates with the Bauhaus era, what significance people have in interior design and what his vision for the future looks like.
April 25, 2019
According to Heath, there are three types of communities. “Relational communities are the social connections between people within an organisation or team – but also in social circles. There are geographical communities as well: the physical connection between people in a country, town, neighbourhood, or building.
December 27, 2018
It is now recognised that we spend 90 percent of our time inside buildings. And yet often, too little attention is paid to what buildings really have on people. However, says Sustainability Provocateur Martin Brown, we are seeing a real increase in interest and application of biophilia, biophilic design and connecting with nature to create…
November 29, 2018
Biophilic Design interventions play a key role within many hospitality spaces. They can help us to relax, sleep better and feel happier – so much so that we’re willing to pay significantly more for a room with a high presence of biophilia (even if we don’t realise that that’s what we’re paying for!) A room…
October 11, 2018
In the article Using the BRE Biophilic Office Project to Study the Benefits of Biophilic Design published in September 2017, we discussed the aims and objectives of this ground-breaking project and why a comprehensive, credible study was needed.
September 21, 2018
The design of a space and the products that go into it should allow the people who work, live and exist there to be happier. +Positive spaces motivate us to be our best, but they also help us feel our best. From inspiring colour palettes to elements that promote well-being, well-designed spaces can make us happier and healthier.
August 29, 2018
Following our design guide, ‘Creating Positive Spaces using the WELL Building Standard’, we have written an inspirational guide on the topic of Biophilic Design and how to use its principles in creative and cost-effective ways.
July 6, 2018
With more than half the world’s population now living in cities, chronic illnesses are a growing issue. Globally, 76% of employees report a struggle with wellbeing1, and work-related stress costs the US approximately €255 billion and Europe €550 billion annually.2 With this in mind the WELL Building Standard™ (created by the International Well Building Institute…
April 12, 2018
In 2013, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) launched a movement to address issues regarding health and well-being within the built environment (issues which are somewhat overlooked by existing standards). From this the WELL Building Standard™ was established, with the aim to provide architects and designers with guidelines on how to make a real and…
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Martin Brown 
Oliver Heath