Welcome to this special episode of the Journal of Biophilic Design podcast.
We’re really excited to share this feature from our very first Biophilic Design Conference, which took place at the iconic Barbican Centre in London. It was a landmark moment — the UK’s first-ever conference dedicated entirely to biophilic design — and we were joined by an amazing lineup of experts, designers and researchers exploring how connecting people and nature through design can transform our buildings and cities.
And now that this year’s conference is back — bigger and better than ever — at Westminster Central Hall in London on Sunday, 17th November https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/biophilic-design-conference we hope you’ll join us for a day of inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and meaningful connections with the people who are shaping the future of design for wellbeing, sustainability and climate resilience.
This special edition of the Journal of Biophilic Design podcast is a podcast recorded by our friends at Workplace Geeks, Ian Ellison and Chris Moriarty.
Host Ian Ellison sets out to explore a big question: Is biophilic design simply good design, or something we need to intentionally spotlight because of its unique importance to people, place and planet?
In this deep dive, Ian speaks with a host of experts and thought leaders — including Dr Nigel Oseland, Dr Sally Augustin, Oliver Heath, Prof Harriet Shortt, Mark Catchlove, Dr Vanessa Champion, Matthew Burgess, Chloe Bullock, and Prof Geoff Proffitt — to unpack the science, theory, and lived experience behind biophilic design.
You’ll hear:
The psychological and evolutionary roots of our natural affinity for nature.
Insights from the UK’s first Biophilic Design Conference and what made the Barbican such a fascinating venue.
Real-world examples of biophilic design in action — from workplaces and clinics to urban spaces and beyond.
Tune in to reflect, challenge assumptions, and join the ongoing conversation: is biophilic design just a feel-good concept, or is it the future of how we should be designing every environment?
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