Journal of Biophilic Design

21/05/2026

Thursday 21 May at 5.00pm- THE SENSORY OFFICE: DESIGNING FOR THE 100%
This panel explores how designing for neurodiversity reshapes workplaces for everyone – the 100%. Moving beyond the ‘average’ user, it examines how high‑energy zones and low‑stimulus refuges can coexist to boost focus and wellbeing. Chaired by Vanessa Champion, Editor, Journal of Biophilic Design.

Panelists: David Potts from the Government Property Agency, Katie Le Chevalier from Planteria Group, Luke Ward from Gensler, Oliver Heath from Oliver Heath Design.

Stay behind for drinks and refreshments!.

Click here to BOOK TICKETS via our dedicated Eventbrite page

https://www.umbrellafurniture.com/cdw26-embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/

21/05/2026

Looking forward to presenting at this online webinar lunchtime today : Nature by Design: Integrating Biophilia into Healing Spaces
Healthcare environments play a critical role in influencing recovery, stress, cognition, and staff wellbeing. As pressure on healthcare systems continues to grow, there is increasing interest in how biophilic design — through light, materiality, nature, imagery, planting, and spatial composition — can support healthier and more restorative clinical environments.

This webinar will bring together experts in healthcare design, biophilia, and workplace wellbeing to explore the emerging evidence base behind nature-informed healthcare spaces. Discussions will examine how biophilic principles can support patient recovery, staff resilience, and operational outcomes, while also addressing the practical and clinical challenges of implementation within complex healthcare settings.

Attendees will gain insight into:
The evidence linking biophilic design to healing and wellbeing
Practical interventions that can be implemented in healthcare spaces
How design influences cognition, stress reduction, and staff performance
The realities of embedding nature safely within clinical environments.
With Daniel Girdlestone , Anne Dowling and Adrian Byne, for Healthy Spaces. Tickets still available. 711ad87c-70bf-4526-89b8-1d8f5b35c08f@daebecca-4bbe-4655-b317-ec2ee0c02541" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/711ad87c-70bf-4526-89b8-1d8f5b35c08f@daebecca-4bbe-4655-b317-ec2ee0c02541

20/05/2026

How does design shape human health, wellbeing, and behavior? Join us for the Mind-Body-Space Symposium, a global gathering that bridges the gap between science and practice. From July 6–10, 2026, in Amsterdam, we will bring together leading voices in neuroscience, architecture, and regenerative design to explore the profound influence of the environments we create.

Secure your place at https://mind-body-space.org/

20/05/2026

Tonight in Hatton Garden as part of Clerkenwell Design Week, we’ll be chairing this amazing panel of brains! Talking about colour, material innovation, sustainability and more are woven into Biophilic design and interiors. Will we see you there?
Here is the link to register for the event https:// www.cosentino.com/en-gb/eventdetail/?
id=701Qw00000c8orNIAQ
Also to register as part of CDW https:// www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/

19/05/2026

Biophilia in Bath should look different to biophilia in Bali. Using locally sourced natural materials allows us to create unique architectural "languages" that celebrate regional identity and ecology.

Explore local architectural beauty. Buy Issue 19 here: https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/shop/journal-of-biophilic-design-issue-19-materials-digital-download

18/05/2026

Rice hulls—a byproduct once burned as waste—are being transformed into the "future of wood." This innovation creates high-performance, weather-resistant materials that support circular economies while looking and feeling like real timber.

Discover beauty in the circular economy. Buy Issue 19 here: https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/shop/journal-of-biophilic-design-issue-19-materials-digital-download

17/05/2026

"The choices we make matter more than ever. We are living through a climate crisis and a growing wellbeing crisis... yet within this challenge there is extraordinary momentum." — Vanessa Champion.

Join the momentum. Buy Issue 19 here: https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/shop/journal-of-biophilic-design-issue-19-materials-digital-download

16/05/2026

Rare and variegated varieties like the Monstera 'Thai Constellation' are becoming "living exhibitions" in our homes. Plants are the perfect cure for the "January Blues," offering both aesthetic joy and measurable health benefits.

Start your living collection. Buy Issue 19 here: https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/shop/journal-of-biophilic-design-issue-19-materials-digital-download

In this issue of the Journal of Biophilic Design , we explore Biophilic Materials —those that reconnect people with nature while also challenging us to rethink the choices we make across workplaces, schools, hospitals, retail, hospitality, and the homes we inhabit every day. In every project we d

15/05/2026

Cluttered rooms and bad acoustics keep the brain on high alert. Daylight-washed zones and plants aren't just decorative—they are essential tools for cognitive clarity and attention restoration.

Clear your mind with design. Buy Issue 19 here: https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/shop/journal-of-biophilic-design-issue-19-materials-digital-download

14/05/2026

Natural stone is the original sustainable material. Matt joins the podcast to discuss geology in the home and why we should approach this material with a "blank slate" to discover its true beauty and longevity.

Listen to the "New Stone Age" episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kajcIfW1X8

Welcome to our podcast series from the Journal of Biophilic Design, where we interview workplace consultants, futurists, interior designers, architects, urban planners and those working in healthcare and wellbeing to find out the latest on Biophilic Design. Learn more about biophilia and biophilic d