biophilic
adjective
bio·phil·ic
ˌbī-ō-ˈfi-lik 
: of, relating to, or characterized by biophilia : relating to, showing, or being the human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature
The biophilic tendency is nevertheless so clearly evinced in daily life and widely distributed as to deserve serious attention. It unfolds in the predictable fantasies and responses of individuals from early childhood onward.—
E. O. Wilson
E. O. WilsonHowever, the emerging concept of biophilic design recognizes how much human physical and mental well-being relies on the quality of our relationships to the natural world.—Lindsey Blomberg
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His research focuses on understanding employees’ relationships with work, through the lenses of resignations, citizenship behavior, and biophilic design.
—Carter Gibson, Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2025
Based in Annapolis, Maryland, the firm is driven by the principles of sustainability, historic preservation, and biophilic design—allowing its projects to enhance the lives of its occupants, the community, and the earth.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
The thinking is that putting plants in the shower brings a biophilic design and a spa-like vibe to your bathroom while taking advantage of the humid air and wet conditions many tropical plants love.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Sprawling villas hew to biophilic design principles that blend into the surroundings, with a color palette of sand and pistachio.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Carter Gibson, Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2025
Based in Annapolis, Maryland, the firm is driven by the principles of sustainability, historic preservation, and biophilic design—allowing its projects to enhance the lives of its occupants, the community, and the earth.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
The thinking is that putting plants in the shower brings a biophilic design and a spa-like vibe to your bathroom while taking advantage of the humid air and wet conditions many tropical plants love.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Sprawling villas hew to biophilic design principles that blend into the surroundings, with a color palette of sand and pistachio.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for biophilic
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“Biophilic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biophilic. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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