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Biophilic design is the practice of connecting people to nature through architecture and interior design. This guide covers the core principles, proven benefits, real-world examples, and how it differs from biomimicry.

What is Biophilic Design?

A Complete Guide with Principles & Examples (2026)

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“It’s expensive to fight nature.” The words of biomimicry expert and leading architect Jamie Miller are more true today than ever before. And the built environment is taking note.  

Leading architects who study the way nature (not humans) manages resources, regulate temperature, or optimize structu...

Biomimicry in architecture is the practice of drawing inspiration from nature’s forms, processes, and systems to design buildings that are efficient, sustainable, and well-adapted to their environments. It offers creative, low-impact solutions to pressing environmental challenges including energy us...

Nature-inspired buildings, designs and innovation begin with thinking outside (the box)! In a world of homogenous buildings, we've listed 10 remarkable structures that showcase examples of biomimicry in architecture, and how architects are mimicking nature to lead the movement of sustainable, regene...

Many learners ask the question: what type of jobs are available in biomimicry? Some individuals have made biomimicry their full time profession, by developing biomimicry courses and programmes, or mentoring others. Some organisations have a Director of Biomimicry, like Microsoft and B+H Architecture...

Coastal Water Defense and Management

Architect Davina Cranstoun's vision of the future and use of biomimicry feels like something out of a Sci-Fi movie. 

Her conceptual design symbolises strength and support, drawing inspiration from the "Guardians of the Coastline" - mangroves. This 'Marine Park'...

Dear designer, 

Some lucky individuals just have it. 

They can dance to the music of nature. Without a fuss, and to the beat. 

That's Michael Pawlyn, a pioneer of biomimicry, nature-inspired design extraordinaire… and someone who was born to design to the music of nature.

He’s also building the ...