Biophilic design has become the signature of modern architecture, blending the natural world with our built environments.

Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Buildings and Communities Podcast, presents a compelling new episode featuring renowned researcher and social scientist Dr. Kathleen Wolf from the University of Washington

In recent years, the concept of biophilic design has gained significant attention in the field of architecture, with its potential to create healing environments that promote the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the release of its Fall 2024 edition, The Health Issue of the online Living Architecture Monitor magazine.

A study has named three plants the most effective to use on a living wall to clean up the air in your home and yard

The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.

This nature-loving aesthetic meets the moment but embraces the future

Bill Browning has published a book arguing that the cost of bringing nature into building projects isn’t prohibitive, but additive

New research has found that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.

There is now overwhelming evidence of the value of adding plants and living walls to our indoor spaces, from offices and hospitals to shopping malls and airports.

Air-circulating indoor green or living walls can improve the skin quality and immune system of office workers in less than a month, according to a new study

While incorporating a courtyard could be constrained by spatial programming or financial limitations, a vertical greening system could be a great substitute

Green roofs provide climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits that can protect human health, especially for children.

Have you ever dreamed of having a sanctuary where you could focus on your work and embrace your inner creativity? If your answer is “yes,” you may want to look into biophilic design.

As workers opt to stay home, developers are packing commercial buildings with amenities that mix private and public spaces.

Genesis East Medical Center wants to expand its green roof

Vegetation-covered roofs may be challenging to create and maintain, but they can be up to 40 degrees cooler than conventional roofs. They can also reduce flash flooding and provide islands of habitat for pollinators.

In addition to their aesthetic appeal, many enthusiasts and designers install green walls for their air-purifying ability.

Study showed air-circulating green walls modified microbiota affecting skin health and enhanced immune regulation.

A recent University of Colorado Boulder research has found some positive impacts of green surroundings on people’s health mental health.