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Serving Health As Well As Economic Benefits, Green Buildings Are The Future of Living Spaces
A Green Building is an environmentally-conscious and environmentally sustainable structure throughout its life cycle.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases Biophilic Design for Schools Course on the Living Architecture Academy
In this course Dr. Jana Soderlund walks through strategies for implementing biophilic design in schools, and explores the impacts on students
The Nature of Soundscaping
Habitat Soundscaping’s Evan Benway reveals how nature-inspired audio and visuals are increasing productivity and decreasing stress levels in the physical workplace.
It’s a Jungle in Here: the Rise of the ‘Biophilic’ Home
Green walls, indoor plants and natural materials are all part of the plan for greener living
Amid Climate Change and Inequality, ‘Heat Islands’ Pose a Threat
Urban areas with plenty of pavement and few trees are trapping heat, making things hard on residents with health conditions
Could Biophilic Design Give Your Home a Boost?
As we recover from the effects of a global pandemic and adjust to hybrid working patterns, our need to reconnect with the outside world has never seemed greater. Could biophilic design in our homes and shared spaces be the answer?
See Inside Utah’s First ‘Living Building’ — Can This Approach Help Save The World?
Architects transform their Salt Lake City offices into a workspace that is greener, healthier, happier and prettier for them and the planet.
Why Green Offices Boost Productivity
More than a breath of fresh air, green offices can boost workspace productivity and save organisations thousands of dollars by dramatically reducing illness and absenteeism.
Prescribing Nature: Research Suggests The Outdoors Are Good For Your Mental Health
Dr. Melissa Lem says spending time outdoors can clear our minds, lower our stress
As Heat Island Effects Worsen Due to Climate Change, Cities Try To Adapt
New trees and lighter pavement are among the cooling measures to help tackle worsening urban heat islands.
Madrid Building a Huge Urban Forest in a Bid to Combat Climate Change
To combat climate change and pollution, Madrid is building a green wall around the city. A 75-kilometre urban forest with nearly half a million new trees.
Well-Designed Outdoor Green Spaces Will Remain Popular In Post-Covid Residential Construction
Building design and technology are becoming increasingly important in the city’s fight to bring temperatures down.
A New Layer of Public Space: The Case for Activating Urban Rooftops
In increasingly denser urban environments, there is a new-found interest in underused spaces as opportunities for further development.
Investment In Green Infrastructure Can Kick-Start The Economy
As more importance is given toward economic recovery, communities are initiating to incorporate natural assets into their infrastructure planning while preserving and improving municipal services.