A new experimental office on the 12th floor of The Shard in London offers a breath of fresh air … literally. Wrapped in bamboo surfaces and punctuated by living plants, facilities management company ...

Headquarters that are made to symbolize the things their companies stand for are usually created to make a statement. The companies behind them are in business for more than just the money — they ...

A lush green space filled with plants chosen for their ability to nurture the surrounding ecosystem, an outpost offering fast access to healthy meals featuring fresh, locally sourced vegetables, and a ...

The office spaces we inhabit have both physiological and psychological impacts on us. Because human beings have an innate need to connect with nature, introducing biophilic elements into our offices ...

The Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters in China is a living, breathing building by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The project is a 94,049-square-meter biophilic design made to respond to the ...

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it just feels good? You can’t always explain it, but something about the space puts you at ease and makes you feel calm. That’s the instant effect ...

There are so many different design styles to choose from when deciding how you want your home to look. From bare-bones minimalism to mid-century modern and maximalism, there is no shortage of design ...

At workplaces, with so much going on, from chasing deadlines and attending meetings to long hours of sitting at a desk, stress can build up fast. This is why workplace design needs to be calming, to ...

Benholm Group, horticulturalists that have pioneered the use of plants for interiors over the past 27 years, are collaborating on a research study to understand the value of biophilic design, ...

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 ...

Take Amazon as an example. When the e-commerce behemoth opened a new Seattle headquarters a few years back, what design feature did it trumpet loudest to the media? A dome filled with no less than ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. The Barnes & Thornburg Building in South Bend, Ind., ...