Journal
Forty years of field notes.
Essays on the science of biophilic design, hospitality case studies, plant care that actually works, and the occasional piece of opinion. All free. All written in-house.
MaterialsMay 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Preserved moss vs. living moss — what we use, when, and why
Preserved (stabilised) moss looks alive but never grows, drinks or dies. Living moss grows, drinks, and needs a specific climate. Here is the practical engineering and design difference, with notes on cost, longevity, and provenance.
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PracticalApril 28, 2026 · 5 min read
How to brief a biophilic designer — the eight questions to ask in the first meeting
If you're considering a biophilic install for a hotel, restaurant, clinic or home, here are the eight questions to ask in your first meeting with the designer — and what good answers sound like.
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ScienceMay 10, 2026 · 6 min read
The science of biophilic design — 40 years of research, distilled
From Ulrich's 1984 hospital window study to Terrapin's 14 Patterns and the WELL Building Standard — what the research actually says about plants, light, and wellbeing in interior spaces.
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HealthcareMay 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Biophilic design for clinics — measured patient outcomes, allergen control, and what your medical director will ask
Plants in healthcare settings have a credible evidence base (Ulrich's 1984 paper started in a hospital). Here is what the research shows about patient anxiety, recovery, and allergen control — and the eight species we specify for Florida clinics.
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WorkplaceApril 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Biophilic design at work — Exeter, Knight Frank, and what we install in Miami offices
The Exeter and Knight Frank studies measured productivity uplift from plants in offices at 15% and absenteeism reduction of ~10%. Here is what those numbers really mean, what installs actually deliver, and how to specify for open-plan vs. closed-office workplaces.
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FloridaApril 20, 2026 · 5 min read
The Florida indoor-plant survival guide — what actually lives in Miami HVAC
Twelve years of Florida installations have taught us which indoor plants survive Miami summers, Miami winters and Miami HVAC swings — and which ones die at month four no matter who installs them.
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HospitalityMay 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Plants in hospitality — the measurable return on a biophilic install
What the research and our own twelve years of Miami case studies say about guest satisfaction, RevPAR, return visits and the actual ROI of a hotel biophilic install.
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