The marriage of nature and technology creates a happy medium for humans who can’t see themselves living without either. Being in nature can relieve stress and lower your blood pressure, which benefits ...

Biophilic design makes us feel good. When people are in biophilicly designed spaces, they feel good mentally and physically; their well-being is higher than when they’re in a place that’s not ...

Midtown Union’s 26-story, 612,000-square-foot office tower is LEED- and Fitwel-certified and offers a wellness-focused workspace in the heart of Midtown. To ...

Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” In recent years, architects and designers have taken his advice literally. By incorporating the ...

Even plants in a dark room can add warmth and beauty, says Sara Trop founder and owner of FunCycled. Biophilic design promotes both mental and physical well-being by lowering stress, elevating mood, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 5 years old. Anasazi dwellings ...

Americans have become indoor animals. On average, we spend about 90 percent of our time inside buildings and cars. When we venture outside, we’re often so glued to our smartphones that we’re oblivious ...

Whether we “borrow” a vista or a garden view through our windows or extend our living spaces to well-furnished patios and decks, Marin residents thrive in living the “outdoors-in,” nature-immersive ...

Today’s multifamily residents crave spaces where they can connect with people and nature. What’s driving this growing appetite for adaptive green spaces, and how can building owners capitalize on it?