Journal of Biophilic Design

Vanessa Champion, editor, Journal of Biophilic Design

Biophilic Design

Sustainability

Nature

Mental Health

Climate Change

Birmingham

Health and Well-Being

Architecture

Sustainable Architecture

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Workplace Design

Sound

Eco-Urbanism

One Planet Living

Healthcare

Education

Charlotte Church

Workplace Experience

Employee Well-Being

Wellness Tourism

Welcome to our podcast series from the Journal of Biophilic Design, where we interview workplace consultants, futurists, interior designers, architects, urban planners and those working in healthcare, wellbeing and other industries to find out the latest on Biophilic Design. www.journalofbiophilicdesign.com

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	100	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	DocumentaryMental HealthSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness

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The Biophilic Imperative - From Sustainability to Regeneration

Biophilic Regenerative Design

Is it Utopian thinking to imagine a world architected not just to sustain, but to regenerate. A space where every brick, every plant, every human interaction pushes us closer to harmony with nature? Enrique Soler, is D... more

Yesterday • 44 min

The New Stone Age

Imagine furniture, cities and buildings that tell stories rooted in local geology, where the materials and forms echo the unique landscapes of their region. Imagine a design language spoken with local stones and traditions, elevating cultural identit... more

26 Mar 2026 • 41 min

Interview Special - Workspace Design Show 2026 London

At The Workspace Design Show at the Business Design Centre in London this year, I had the privilege of chairing a dynamic panel featuring industry leaders Nicola Tomkins Head of Design for Major Projects at Overbury, Lidia Johansen Associate Environ... more

25 Mar 2026 • 17 min

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How to Fast-track a Regenerative Future

Efforts to tackle the climate and nature crisis often focus on policy, science and activism. But according to Will Hayler, founder and CEO of The Blue Earth Summit, real transformation will only happen when entrepreneurs and investors are fully part ... more

8 Mar 2026 • 40 min

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Recent Guests

Will Hayler

Co-founder and CEO of The Blue Earth Summit

The Blue Earth Summit

Episode: How to Fast-track a Regenerative Future

Alexandra Bowen

Founder of a biophilic design community on LinkedIn; educator and practitioner in biophilic design

Biophilic design community on LinkedIn

Episode: We spend 90% of our time indoors. Here’s how Biophilic Design can make that healthier.

Anna Bera

Multidisciplinary artist from Poland specializing in wood and large-scale sculpture with mirrors

Independent artist

Episode: Collect 2026: Metamorphosis and the Polish Design Connection

Anant Shukla

Emergency physician and sports medicine specialist; Army physician; professor

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Army

Episode: One minute to breathe. How images of nature can help save our A&E staff

Harman Gill

EM-trained physician; Director of Education and Academic Development at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

New York University Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Episode: One minute to breathe. How images of nature can help save our A&E staff

Joanna Yarrow

Chief Impact Officer at Human Nature, expert in sustainable living and development

Human Nature

Episode: Biophilic Design and Innovative Place Typologies for a new Generation of Developers

Ludo Pittie

Leads WSP's landscape advisory work and is a speaker at the Biophilic Design Conference.

WSP

Episode: Can a Biophilic Strategy redefine our Urban Future?

Adrian Wong

UK Forest Lead for SUGi

SUGi

Episode: Urban Biophilia - SUGi’s Pocket Forests Are Rewilding City Life

Oliver Heath

Global biophilic design expert and founder of Oliver Heath Design

Oliver Heath Design

Episode: Beyond Carbon - Oliver Heath on Biophilic Regenerative Design

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Vanessa

Host involved in the Journal of Biophilic Design, leading discussions on the integration of biophilic principles across various fields like architecture and wellness.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings

Lovely and inspiring
As a Well-being Interior Design Ambassadeur, I truly recommend these series of podcasts. Ness brings the latest news and invites best professionals from the world of Biophilic Design, Neurodesign and Sustainable living. Her kind voice and lovely view on Biophilic Design
Is just astonishing!!! I am a very big fun!
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NuriaMunoz
Belgium4 years ago
Great intro soundscape
Interesting interviews, on how we can improve our workspaces for creativity and wellbeing
Apple Podcasts
5
ACIS33
New Zealand6 years ago

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We spend 90% of our time indoors. Here’s how Biophilic Design can make that healthier.

Q: What scales do you see as most impactful for biophilic design, and how should practitioners navigate these scales?

Bowen argues that biophilic design should operate across scales—from interior environments to landscapes and city planning. She highlights water management, urban trees, and green infrastructure as high-impact areas, with policy tools and new urban paradigms (e.g., green zoning and legal personhood for nature) enabling broader adoption.

We spend 90% of our time indoors. Here’s how Biophilic Design can make that healthier.

Q: How can biophilic design move beyond aesthetics to truly impact people and communities?

She explains the importance of placing nature at the core of design through holistic site analysis (genius loci), community involvement, and measurable outcomes. By aligning design choices with human health data and ecosystem benefits, biophilic design becomes a regenerative strategy rather than decorative.

We spend 90% of our time indoors. Here’s how Biophilic Design can make that healthier.

Q: What sparked your interest in biophilic design, and how did your background shape your approach?

Alexandra describes growing up in Hawaii, moving to the mainland, and feeling a deep disconnection from nature, which motivated her to study environmental design. Her work blends architecture, design, and community engagement to bring nature back into everyday spaces, and she emphasizes accessibility and practical implementation for a wide audience.

How to Fast-track a Regenerative Future

Q: What kind of collaborations or investments have emerged from The Blue Earth Summit that you've found inspiring?

He cites the summit as a converging space where NGOs, private sector, and government come together to fund and scale nature-based solutions, with emphasis on the 1% for the planet partnership and cross-border exposure to investors, especially in the US, to drive faster implementation.

How to Fast-track a Regenerative Future

Q: Would you tell us a little bit about yourself and what your background is and what the Blue Earth Summit is for somebody that might not know?

Will Hayler describes himself as an entrepreneur with a focus on outdoor living, sustainability, and media ventures, and explains that Blue Earth Summit evolved over nearly a decade to simplify complexity and connect nature with business through investment and collaboration.

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This podcast explores the intersection of biophilic design with various industries, such as architecture, urban planning, workplace consulting, and healthcare. Through interviews with experts and practitioners, listeners gain insights into how integrating nature into design can enhance well-being, creativity, and sustainability. Topics range from sustainable urban development to the psychological benefits of biophilic environments, making it a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiasts interested in making spaces more harmonious with nature. Unique perspectives and practical applications are emphasized, deepening the understanding of how our built environments can positively impact human experience.

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4. Anant Shukla
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6. Joanna Yarrow
7. Ludo Pittie
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