Biophilic

Where it comes from

Design research on how much better people feel with greenery and daylight around them.

Biophilic remodelling means building for plants: wider sills, planted screens, better glazing, materials that read as natural. It is the rare style where the maintenance plan is part of the design, because the whole effect depends on things staying alive.

Lighting

Maximise daylight first, then supplement with warm light and grow-capable sources where planting is dense.

What breaks it

• Artificial plants
• Synthetic fabrics
• Heavy window treatments
• Cool-toned bulbs

Where to spend

Glazing and sills. The style is a daylight strategy, so the windows are the project.