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Light that Nourishes

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Light that Nourishes

To coincide with the publication of Issue 15 of The Light issue of the Journal of Biophilic Design, light aficionado Xander Cadisch writes.

We live bathed in an ocean of light, yet rarely consider how its invisible waves shape our very biology. Modern research reveals what ancient healers intuited—that light isn't just something we see, but a vital nutrient that regulates our cells, hormones, and nervous system. The implications for how we design our spaces are profound.

At the heart of this revelation lies a simple truth: different colours of light act as distinct biological signals. Take red light, for instance. With wavelengths between 630-700 nanometres, it penetrates deep into our tissues, stimulating mitochondria—those tiny power plants within our cells. This isn't speculative science, it's therapy approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA, now used to accelerate wound healing and ease arthritis pain. Hospitals are beginning to harness this knowledge, installing red light panels in recovery rooms where patients benefit from its regenerative properties.

Read on….

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Earth Hour 2024 - Saturday March 23rd at 8.30pm your local time.

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Earth Hour 2024 - Saturday March 23rd at 8.30pm your local time.

Did you know that every year, millions of people turn off their energy use all around the globe for an hour.

“Earth Hour is moment of unity that brings the world together, shines a spotlight on nature loss and the climate crisis, and inspires millions more to act and advocate for urgent change. Each year, we work together to turn a single Earth Hour into thousands and millions of hours of action for our one shared home.”

I’d like to invite you to do the same. Switch off and Give an hour for Earth on Saturday, March 23rd at 8:30 pm your local time. Together, let's create the Biggest Hour for Earth!

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How the Construction Industry Can Help Make Biophilic Design More Popularized

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How the Construction Industry Can Help Make Biophilic Design More Popularized

A greater global emphasis on sustainability has caused biophilic design to gain mainstream attention, but the construction industry also has a part to play. Here’s how construction professionals can help take biophilic design’s popularity to the next level.

High-Profile Biophilic Projects

The simplest way the construction industry can popularize biophilic design is by exposing it to more people. Most of the population lives in big cities, so these locations are the most practical places to start. Greenifying our urban centres will improve the quality of life and give city dwellers a much-needed dose of nature.

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