6 Principles of Biophilic Design
The Constructor
JUNE 12, 2022
Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact.
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The Constructor
JUNE 12, 2022
Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.
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BD+C
JULY 20, 2023
Transform your work environment with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:18 Biophilic Design Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares various ways biophilic design elements can be incorporated into the office space.
Natural Building
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Biophilic design is a term which refers to the connection between our built environment and the living world around us. Adding to the biophilic design elements, the home also includes a living roof where the roofline has been designed to follow the Fibonacci curve and mimic the design of a leaf.
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2023
13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
Located on the High Line at a spot known as the Chelsea Thicket, 512 West 22nd Street is a new office building inspired by its proximity to the park’s public space and its location with connection to and views of the Hudson River. .
Pro Builder
MARCH 6, 2023
The unique design of the home shows the capabilities of ASCC’s 3D printer. Credit: MJ Gautrau, University of Maine And though the structure is completely 3D-printed, that doesn’t mean it leaves out traditional design elements altogether. BioHome3D comes at a time where biophilic design has never been more popular.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Have you ever surrendered to nature’s tranquility in search of relief or relaxation? How do you feel hiking in the mountains or running along the seashore? Do the vast ocean, lush forests, and rapid creeks put you in awe or at ease? Does spending a few minutes outside impact your mood?
Pro Builder
MARCH 23, 2023
It is common practice in our firm to evaluate every design early on against very simple criteria: Does this solution allow us to maximize the amount of natural light in the space? “It Read more Home Design Trends Environmental Home Design It can look amazing, be glamorous, and cost a fortune, but how does it make you feel?”
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 15, 2023
When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems.
BD+C
JUNE 21, 2017
Collegiate AC specializes in creating and operating luxury student accommodations throughout the United Kingdom. Shortly, Collegiate AC will be expanding its reach into Portugal and Spain, as well. The Marquês de Pombal , located in Lisbon, Portugal, will be the first overseas Collegiate AC location when it opens in January 2018.
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 qpurcell Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:15 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares practical tips and strategies for workplace renovation that prioritizes employee mental health. Indiana Michigan Power Center Corporate Headquarters.
BD+C
OCTOBER 18, 2023
6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/18/2023 - 09:16 Biophilic Design Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature in the built environment remains a challenge.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
512 West 22nd Street: Biophilic design on the High Line (BD+C) . Located on the High Line at a spot known as the Chelsea Thicket, 512 West 22nd Street is a new office building inspired by its proximity to the park’s public space and its location with connection to and views of the Hudson River." .
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2018
Experts in the emerging field of biophilic design are finding that that people need regular contact with nature to be happy and whole. For those who live and work in cities, the concrete, glass towers, smog, and noise can drastically and negatively affect wellbeing.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
In recent years, a handful of scientific studies—most notably Heschong Mahone’s daylighting in schools research—has provided AEC teams with important data to back up design decisions around daylighting, views, biophilic design, and a stronger connection with nature.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:06 Healthcare Facilities CO Architects shares design tips for healthcare interiors, from front desk to patient rooms. The mark these events have left on the way we approach designing spaces of healing and medicine are unmistakable.
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2024
5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Mass timber's inherent biophilic benefits can enhance health and wellness and productivity in scientific settings.
Pro Builder
MAY 9, 2023
Builders and designers should consider pattern and texture as a cost-effective way to improve the aesthetics and performance of interior spaces and the well-being of their occupants, according to “ The Great Match: Enhancing Design with Pattern and Texture ,” a white paper recently published by interior design firm Mary Cook Associates (MCA).
Stok
OCTOBER 19, 2022
And while the fake plants, if designed correctly, can help, real plants have the added benefit of helping with air quality. Embrace biophilic design. The good news is biophilic design goes even further with research and ideas around integrating the benefits of the natural world into our built environments.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 31, 2016
The sustainability-focused facility in Twin Falls, ID uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach that connects people with nature and the well-being it provides. Read Clif Bar Opens Sustainable Bakery In Idaho on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 9, 2022
Created in partnership with architectural firm Gensler, the fully equipped office space is designed with optimal acoustics, lighting, cleanliness, comfort, and excellent air quality in mind. It is intended to test new health-focused solutions and emerging innovations in workplace design. A living, breathing workspace.
BD+C
APRIL 11, 2024
The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules. The larger the percentage, the better those outcomes may be.
BD+C
JUNE 13, 2017
They're designed to benefit the health and wellbeing of team members, above all us. During this presentation, SageGlass CEO Dr. Alan McLenaghan reviews how biophilic design and new technologies, such as dynamic glass, create a greater connection between the built and natural environments in the office.
BD+C
MAY 25, 2023
Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value.
Natural Building
AUGUST 12, 2021
The design team of Busby Perkins + Will and landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander developed a Master Plan for the Garden. The building was designed to meet the Living Building Challenge and features include solar hot water, photovoltaic panels, geothermal borehole, and a beautiful living roof.
Construction Specifier
JULY 6, 2023
Color trends Architectural design color trends for 2023 include naturally inspired, minimalistic tones that harmonize with serene environments to promote comfort, wellness, reflection, and connection. Fresh green hues also add biophilic and soothing color to the built environment. Accent shades of red appear as deep coral or raspberry.
Natural Building
JULY 4, 2021
T his summer at Fly Ranch , a 3,800-acre expanse of dry lake beds, wetlands, wild horses and hot springs in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, this vast tract is set to become an incubator for off-grid sustainable design. The post Burning Man Design Competition appeared first on Natural Building Blog.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Vince Flickinger, RID, LEED AP BD+C Events Facilities Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Biophilic Design Interior Architecture Projects Reconstruction & Renovation Nestled in the heart of Midtown Houston, a once iconic Sears department store was left vacant after an 80-year history within the community.
BD+C
MARCH 17, 2024
5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.
Pro Builder
MARCH 6, 2023
2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:43 Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. They want their homes to support their day-to-day health—physically, emotionally, and mentally.”
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2023
4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Over the past few years, this 1.3 Portland International Airport.
Stok
OCTOBER 12, 2021
San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. The 10th anniversary of the awards recognizes people, teams, and companies that transform businesses, organizations, and society through design.
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2023
4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.
Construction Specifier
MAY 25, 2020
Contemporary institutional design is an increasingly diverse sector of the construction industry. These designs are becoming bolder, incorporating changing technologies as well as addressing new approaches like collaborative environments and ‘resimercial’ design. by Robert Marshall. Photos courtesy CertainTeed.
Natural Building
MAY 24, 2021
On a small island off New Zealand’s mainland is a building known as Te Kura Whare, which is designated as a “living building.” hoe stories are conveyed through artwork and design featured throughout Te Kura Whare. New Zealand law now recognizes the local terrain as a living entity, with legal rights of personhood.
Natural Building
AUGUST 3, 2020
Hence, design teams start with a typical building template and add mitigation measures that hide “design failures” (for example, pollution, land clearing, embodied energy). For progress in the environmental domain, some point to how rating tools now aim to restore degraded landscapes and create biophilic decors.
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 29, 2021
“At the time, I wasn’t like, ‘I want to design hospitals.’ But now that I’m an interior designer, I realize why I liked it. It brought in biophilic design. Today, Meaghan is CIDA-accredited interior designer and the newest addition to Korte Interiors , a department within Korte Design. That cafeteria?
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Engineering a More Sustainable Luxury Hotel Photo courtesy IA Interior Architects There are key trends as well mitigating against the impact of climate change to consider when forecasting the future of sustainability in luxury hotel design. A major part of that effort starts with building placement and shell design.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
The landscape has always been used as a design component to connect people to places, but with this new focus on the landscape as an extension of the built environment requires focused design and collaboration. How mid-scapes can be used as an economical productivity booster. for Fast Company.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2023
Office Buildings Headquarters Biophilic Design Coronavirus Interior Architecture Recent surveys and user feedback tell us that while encouraging a return to the workplace many organizations are overlooking employees’ primary dissatisfaction with working from the office: the commute.
Stok
JANUARY 29, 2020
From zero carbon to biophilic design , our industry is continually pushing for buildings that actively improve our environments rather than maintain the status quo. Likewise, in social justice, we’re seeing a movement beyond doing the bare minimum.
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