How to Use biophilic in a Sentence
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The wraparound porch has a biophilic theme with its abundance of greenery and canopied chairs.
— Shivani Vora, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 -
To see so much biophilic beauty in such a place is unexpected, to say the least.
— Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023 -
One study showed that there was a 30% decrease in sick leave for people who were in biophilic workplaces.
— Angel Madison, House Beautiful, 9 Apr. 2021 -
To boost that biophilic experience of space, the fireplace has been topped with a row of greenery.
— Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 11 Apr. 2023 -
One of the easiest ways to introduce biophilic design to your home is through live plants.
— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023 -
Instagram has, of course, made the whole place very conducive to that: one room is bathed in a moody red light, another adorned in biophilic greenery.
— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 May 2022 -
The three colorways can be used in a living room, primary, or guest bedroom for added warmth and biophilic style.
— Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024 -
The mass timber adds a biophilic atmosphere for residents of The Edison by exposing the wood on the ceiling, the beams, and columns of the building.
— Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024 -
There’s also a large water feature underneath the grand floating staircase which brings a biophilic design sense to the space.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2024 -
Tate Builders implemented the 14 patterns of biophilic design throughout the home.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023 -
The upstairs, meanwhile, is accessed through the staircase in the family room, which has a live Zen garden with a bonsai tree underneath the stairs for a touch of biophilic design.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023 -
Indeed, the ultra-modern, biophilic home wouldn’t look out of place in Malibu or even Hawaii, thanks to its full embrace of its natural surroundings.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023 -
While crisp, classic subway tiles were popular a few short years ago, the surge of biophilic design will make dwellers opt for a more organic aesthetic.
— Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 7 Feb. 2022 -
Firstly, the healing properties of nature – evidenced in the boom in biophilic brand design.
— Katie Baron, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022 -
So these designs are not only engaging sight senses, but also touch and smell to increase the effects of biophilic design.
— Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023 -
For nearly 14 years, Yuko Watanabe has brought her unique approach to Japanese comfort food and biophilic design to her three restaurants.
— Scott Sandell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022 -
When the shelter-in-place order went into effect in 2020, biophilic tones like browns and greens mimicked the connection with the great outdoors that so many people desperately craved.
— Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 8 Apr. 2023 -
This is the thinking behind biophilic design, a concept that hinges upon the very human tendency to interact with nature and other forms of life.
— Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023 -
The easiest way to bring biophilic design into a home is with houseplants, especially tropical plants that thrive in low light.
— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024 -
This may explain why many designers have embraced biophilic design as a way to support our connection to nature.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023 -
The 2018 experiment was a test of biophilic design, a philosophy that believes humans need a connection to nature to thrive and be happy.
— Maria C. Hunt, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2020 -
But what of the other hours, when both work and play have sadly sandwiched our lives between digital screens? Enter biophilic interior design.
— Christina Poletto, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2020 -
Carol Miller, color and trend expert with York Wallcoverings, says the rich color complements recent trends like biophilic design and dark academia.
— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023 -
Lean heavily into biophilic design by including plants in your space to add a living element.
— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2023 -
The easiest way to directly incorporate biophilic design into your home is through plant life.
— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2021 -
CapitaSpring is one of several eye-catching biophilic buildings to have opened in Singapore's Downtown Core district in recent years.
— Oscar Holland, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022 -
If your style is more contemporary, try one of the latest interior trends, such as neutral colors, biophilic designs, or vintage patterns.
— Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2023 -
From the sound of running water to the aroma of basil, biophilic design elements can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall happiness, says Bissonnette.
— Lia Picard, Wired, 8 May 2021 -
Nigel Dancey, head of studio at Foster + Partners, is now leading the design team on the whimsical, biophilic structure that factors in natural light and ventilation as conduits for working smarter.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024 -
Second, whether visual, physical, or both, a connection with the outdoors is fundamental to current trends like biophilic design and organic modern style.
— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
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