Tag: Biophilic Design

E.O. Wilson and the Biophilia Hypothesis

E.O. Wilson and the Biophilia Hypothesis

In our last entry we discussed the idea of “biophilic design” – design that consciously implements natural elements in otherwise man-made environments. Today, we’ll take a moment to pay tribute to the man we have to thank for the idea of biophilic design, Edward O. Wilson. Prior to developing his famous biophilia hypothesis, Wilson spent… Read more »

What is Biophilic Design and Why Does it Matter?

Many people find that the more time they spend in natural settings, the more grounded they feel as they live out their days in urbanized civilization. Spending time in peaceful natural landscapes offers us a kind of perspective that is hard to find in the hustle and bustle of modern civilization. Back in the 1990’s,… Read more »