Just as we lay out lighting plans or HVAC schematics, designers should be building acoustic palettes for every biophilic project. This means not just minimising mechanical hum or insulating street noise but actively inviting natural sounds into the experience.

When you're making something meant to be touched, prayed with, held up to the light, you don’t cut corners. We've always believed in the value of manual labor, and this project reminded us exactly why.

Let's explore nature's influence in an analysis of biophilic design integration in Japanese and Philippine hospitality sectors:

Just weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown, I had the opportunity to revisit my former school – Assumption Antipolo in the Philippines.

Throughout history, Japan's coastal regions have been highly esteemed for their serene beauty and tranquil waters. Artists, poets, and...