As the biophilic visual elements evoke a sense of calm, so do the structural components of the homes that are the foundation ...

Public places need to appeal and draw people in, but they also need to be good for us. In short, Biophilic design has become a vital aspect of placemaking, place branding, and destination marketing.

the biophilic design philosophy is being adopted in a more discerning manner, drawing influence from traditional and vernacular architecture, Vastu principles, as well as modern architectural design.

The term ‘biophilia ... from modern to traditional. “It’s my favorite sink, hands down,” says Kostamo-McNeil, who includes Shaws in many of her kitchen designs.

A designer built herself and her family a window-filled, modern take on hacienda architecture in Rustic Canyon ...