Journal of Biophilic Design

By: Vanessa Champion editor Journal of Biophilic Design
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  • 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, wellbeing and other industries to find out the latest on Biophilic Design. www.journalofbiophilicdesign.com
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  • Reconnecting with Nature: The Biophilic Design Revolution

    Reconnecting with Nature: The Biophilic Design Revolution
    Nov 10 2024
    In an age of increasing urbanisation and digital distractions, a growing movement is seeking to reestablish our innate connection with the natural world. At the forefront of this revolution is Martin Brown, a sustainability consultant and self-proclaimed "provocateur," who is challenging the way we design and inhabit our built environments. Speaking with Vanessa Champion on The Journal of Biophilic Design Podcast, Martin recounts his own journey, one that has seen him transition from a career in project management to becoming a leading voice in the world of regenerative design. "I think biophilia, rather biophilic design, was that sort of gateway to try attract more people and gain attention," he explains, describing how simple biophilic elements, such as living walls and textured wood panelling, can have a profound impact on both the occupants and the bottom line. But Martin's vision extends far beyond mere aesthetic improvements. He speaks passionately about the concept of "kinship," a deeper, more spiritual connection to the natural world that draws inspiration from indigenous philosophies. This shift in mindset is essential if we are to address the pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. He laments the "disconnect" he observes in modern society, where people are quick to marvel at the "pretty lights in the sky" but equally quick to discard their litter. The solution, according to Martin, lies in reclaiming our time and space, both physically and mentally. "If you're too busy to spend 20 minutes in nature, you should be spending an hour," he advises, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and reconnection. It's a message that is resonating with a new generation of designers, architects, and urban planners, who are increasingly recognising the transformative power of biophilic design. As the world grapples with the consequences of our disconnection from nature, the work of visionaries like Martin Brown offers a glimmer of hope. By reweaving the threads of our relationship with the natural world, they are paving the way for a more sustainable, resilient, and fulfilling future. Listen to Martin Brown speak at the Biophilic Design Conference on 12th November. If you missed it you can still buy tickets to access the videos online from the website www.biophilicdesignconference.com To find out more about all the links Martin mentioned visit:https://linktr.ee/martin_brown https://www.living-future.eu/lfa/martin-brown/https://www.living-future.euhttps://fairsnape.substack.com Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you’d like to, thank you xBook tickets to the Biophilic Design Conference here www.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign
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    48 mins
  • Biophilic Design and Retail spaces

    Biophilic Design and Retail spaces
    Oct 16 2024
    Lyn Falk is founder and president of Retailworks, Inc. – an award-winning branding, design, display and consulting firm specializing in retail, corporate, and hospitality spaces. She has devoted over 35 years to teaching and helping retailers and business professionals build healthy, purposeful and productive spaces that move hearts, minds & merchandise. Her expertise in retail design, business, science, consumer behaviour and environmental psychology has helped her develop designs that not only meet but often exceed her client’s projected goals/sales. Lyn is a passionate advocate of biophilic design. From her perspective, it is important all the time, humans are part of nature and need to reconnect with the environment rather than living in a built environment that pulls us away from nature. Early in her career she was really keen on healthy design, sustainable design and eco-friendly design and took an early interest in Biomimicry and Biophilia.In this podcast, Lyn describes herself as a long-term preacher and educator in the sphere of biophilic design. To her, "Everything is energy, even this brick building I'm in is made from molecules and atoms and energy,", and different materials like glass, wood, and brick vibrate differently, affecting our senses and well-being. She emphasizes the importance of natural materials like wood, which have not undergone extensive processing and retain their original energy. Her designs always include the immediate benefits of incorporating natural elements like plants, natural light, and fresh air into design and as many other elements the brief allows.Lyn's design philosophy is rooted in the understanding that we are fundamentally part of nature, not separate from it. "We cannot exist without abiding by the laws of nature," she says. "We've perhaps been forced into built environments that pull that out of the environment, but we're now seeing the results of that." Those results, according to Lyn, are all too apparent in the retail and hospitality sectors, where a focus on maximizing profits has often come at the expense of human needs.Lyn believes that by reintegrating nature into our built spaces through elements like natural light, plants, and natural materials, we can not only improve the customer experience, but also the wellbeing of employees. "I always say if I had to work in a cubicle, just shoot me," she laughs. “We are living nature, and we've been put in buildings that are static and not necessarily living, breathing buildings.”The key, Lyn argues, is understanding how our senses and subconscious respond to different environmental cues. For instance you can increase dwell time by having your customers listen “to the right genre of music for your target market and for the product that you're selling and your brand the right genre of music at the right volume and the right aroma, people think they were only in your store for a shorter period of time than they actually were."Ultimately, Lyn's vision for a future painted with the “Magic Brush of Biophilia” is one where biophilic design is the norm, not the exception. "Lush green and beautiful, clear blue. It's greens and blues, but all different shades, and just the depths of the green is amazing and enveloping. And the clear, deep, different coloured shades of blue that make you be able to breathe and see and there’s clarity."As the world grapples with the consequences of our disconnection from nature, Lyn's advocacy and insight in this podcast serves as a powerful reminder that the solutions may be found in reconnecting with the very essence of what makes us human.www.retailworksinc.comHave you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you’d like to, thank you xBook tickets to the Biophilic Design Conference here www.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign
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    50 mins
  • HuffnPuff House

    HuffnPuff House
    Oct 3 2024
    Talina Edwards, founder of the award-winning architecture firm Envirotecture, shares her passion for sustainable, biophilic design that reconnects people with the natural world.Based in Ballarat, Victoria, Talina and her team are at the forefront of a movement to transform the way homes and buildings are constructed in Australia. "We really care about health, we really care about people, and we really care about the planet, because we want a healthy, thriving future for the future generations," Talina explains. This ethos underpins Envirotecture's work, which spans certified PassivHaus projects, off-grid homes, and advocacy for more environmentally-conscious building practices.One of Talina's standout projects is the "Huff and Puff" house, a straw bale home that also achieved PassivHaus certification. "We wanted it to be very healthy. The clients were very keen on using straw because of being so connected to the land there. So that drove the whole project," she said. The home's thick straw walls, combined with careful solar orientation and triple-glazed windows, allowed it to meet the rigorous PassivHaus standard while still maintaining a strong connection to its natural surroundings.This connection to place is a crucial element of biophilic design, which Talina sees as essential for shifting societal mindsets around sustainability.Talina believes that biophilic principles can have a profound impact. “If we remember our true wild nature and our connection to spirit of place, it changes your outlook and everything." This sentiment is echoed in the design of Envirotecture's "Biophilic Bungalow" project, which involves the sensitive renovation and expansion of the existing California-style home.By incorporating elements like a central courtyard, a reflection pond, and carefully curated natural materials, they are creating a space that nurtures its occupants' connection to the surrounding landscape.With projects that seamlessly blend sustainability, health, and biophilic design, Talina and Envirotecture are leading the charge towards a more harmonious, nature-centric future for the built environment in Australia and beyond.Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you’d like to, thank you xBook tickets to the Biophilic Design Conference here www.biophilicdesignconference.com Credits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign
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    48 mins

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