Biophilic Design & Sustainable Sourcing Consultancy
Expert guidance to help you create healthier, more regenerative places.
Designing with nature is about far more than adding plants. Every material, finish, furnishing and product contributes to the experience of a space and its impact on people and the planet.
Through the Journal of Biophilic Design and our Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub, we help architects, interior designers, landscape architects, workplace consultants, healthcare providers, contractors and facilities managers identify products and materials that genuinely support wellbeing, environmental responsibility and a stronger connection with nature.
Whether you're at the early concept stage or delivering a completed project, our consultancy provides independent, evidence-informed advice to help you make confident specification decisions.
Our recommendations are always guided by the principles of Biophilic Design, material health, sustainability and long-term value.
Who we work with
We support projects across a wide range of sectors, including:
Commercial workplaces
Hospitality
Healthcare
Education
Residential
Public spaces
Cultural institutions
Retrofit and refurbishment projects
Whether you're designing a single meeting room or an entire building, we can help identify practical opportunities to introduce more meaningful connections with nature.
Three Levels of Support
Starter Consultation
Perfect for projects at the beginning of their journey.
We'll discuss your project, identify opportunities to strengthen its biophilic qualities and provide practical recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.
Ideal if you simply need an expert sounding board.
Specification & Sourcing Support
Need help selecting products and materials?
We'll help you source products that align with your design vision, budget and sustainability goals, drawing on our growing network of trusted manufacturers and suppliers.
This service helps reduce research time while ensuring products are chosen for both performance and biophilic value.
Project Sourcing & Procurement Partnership
For larger or more complex projects, we can become an extension of your design team.
Working alongside architects, designers and contractors, we'll help manage the sourcing process from concept through to specification, connecting you with manufacturers and suppliers whose products support the principles of Biophilic Design and sustainable design.
Our aim is to make specifying biophilic products simpler, more transparent and more effective.
Why work with us?
Unlike traditional procurement consultancies, we bring together:
Independent editorial expertise from the Journal of Biophilic Design
A growing network of carefully selected manufacturers and suppliers
Research-led knowledge of Biophilic Design
Expertise in healthy materials and sustainable sourcing
A collaborative approach focused on your project's goals rather than promoting particular brands
We believe every project deserves products that are not only beautiful, but also contribute positively to human health, biodiversity and environmental resilience.
Meet Your Consultant
Our consultancy service is led by Odile Smith, who brings extensive experience in sourcing exceptional products, working with manufacturers and helping design teams create inspiring, nature-connected spaces.
Based in Milan, at the heart of one of the world's leading design communities, Odile works closely with the Journal of Biophilic Design to help clients identify products that combine outstanding design with genuine biophilic and sustainable credentials.
Whether you're looking for early-stage advice or comprehensive sourcing support, Odile will work with you to find practical, thoughtful solutions tailored to your project.
Let's Start the Conversation
If you're planning a project and would like expert guidance on creating healthier, more nature-connected spaces, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you need a one-hour consultation or ongoing sourcing support throughout your project, we're here to help.
Contact Odile Smith to discuss your project and discover how Biophilic Design can enhance your next development.
Why we launched the Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub.
Biophilic design, incorporating natural elements to enhance human connection with nature, is gaining ever-growing momentum in architecture and interior design with continued research demonstrating its positive impacts on wellbeing, productivity, and environmental sustainability. The Journal of Biophilic Design has been repeatedly asked for recommendations on products with biophilic, sustainable, and regenerative credentials, and the Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub is attuned to deliver this.
Vanessa Champion, founder of The Journal of Biophilic Design, said, “Through conversations with designers, architects, and other industry professionals, one need became clear: a trusted, transparent space to find vetted suppliers that align with biophilic design principles. Our Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub was created to bridge this gap.”
The platform ( biophilicdesignsourcinghub.com) organises content across five main categories: 'Materials & Surfaces', 'Furniture & Fixtures, ‘Accessories & Textiles', ‘Green & Blue’ and 'Only One' (a dedicated space for exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces). Each product is assessed using a concise, dedicated rating system which, in addition to traditional sustainability certification, evaluates each product and its compatibility with core biophilic design principles. The process considers 10 key parameters covering various aspects of biophilic design, which provide a clear score for designers to make product and material choices according to sustainability and the principles of biophilic design. This personalised approach sets the platform apart, ensuring users discover the optimum platform to access biophilia into their projects.
Founded by the Journal of Biophilic Design, The Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub leverages an already established audience and integrated media channels, including a podcast with over 150 episodes and 30,000 monthly downloads. By association, suppliers and partners gain promotion across platforms including Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube guaranteeing extensive marketing exposure and direct connection to the specification audience.
Odile Smith, Sourcing Director based in Milan, added, “We are thrilled to accelerate the connection between designer and supplier with this unique platform. Our dedicated website provides a streamlined process for connections and a complimentary advisory service tailored to specific biophilic design requirements.”
The Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub is committed to accelerating positive change in the industry, allowing designers to focus on creativity while seamlessly connecting with verified suppliers who share their commitment to biophilic principles.
