How to Use biophilic in a Sentence

biophilic

adjective
Definition of biophilicnext
  • The wraparound porch has a biophilic theme with its abundance of greenery and canopied chairs.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
  • To see so much biophilic beauty in such a place is unexpected, to say the least.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023
  • One study showed that there was a 30% decrease in sick leave for people who were in biophilic workplaces.
    — Angel Madison, House Beautiful, 9 Apr. 2021
  • To boost that biophilic experience of space, the fireplace has been topped with a row of greenery.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 11 Apr. 2023
  • One of the easiest ways to introduce biophilic design to your home is through live plants.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Instagram has, of course, made the whole place very conducive to that: one room is bathed in a moody red light, another adorned in biophilic greenery.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 May 2022
  • The three colorways can be used in a living room, primary, or guest bedroom for added warmth and biophilic style.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Together, historic and new wings house 112 rooms, most of them with panoramic ocean views, as well as a biophilic spa with treatments synched to the moon’s phases.
    — Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
  • The mass timber adds a biophilic atmosphere for residents of The Edison by exposing the wood on the ceiling, the beams, and columns of the building.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Inside Boca, a breezy, biophilic tapas restaurant in the heart of Dubai's Financial District, the after-work crowd is drinking at the bar.
    — Samantha Wood, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2024
  • There’s also a large water feature underneath the grand floating staircase which brings a biophilic design sense to the space.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Tate Builders implemented the 14 patterns of biophilic design throughout the home.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The upstairs, meanwhile, is accessed through the staircase in the family room, which has a live Zen garden with a bonsai tree underneath the stairs for a touch of biophilic design.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Opened in November 2023, the spa now fills a seven-floor, pastel-pink biophilic residence on Al Reem Island.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
  • Indeed, the ultra-modern, biophilic home wouldn’t look out of place in Malibu or even Hawaii, thanks to its full embrace of its natural surroundings.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023
  • While crisp, classic subway tiles were popular a few short years ago, the surge of biophilic design will make dwellers opt for a more organic aesthetic.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Firstly, the healing properties of nature – evidenced in the boom in biophilic brand design.
    — Katie Baron, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
  • So these designs are not only engaging sight senses, but also touch and smell to increase the effects of biophilic design.
    — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
  • For nearly 14 years, Yuko Watanabe has brought her unique approach to Japanese comfort food and biophilic design to her three restaurants.
    — Scott Sandell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022
  • When the shelter-in-place order went into effect in 2020, biophilic tones like browns and greens mimicked the connection with the great outdoors that so many people desperately craved.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 8 Apr. 2023
  • This is the thinking behind biophilic design, a concept that hinges upon the very human tendency to interact with nature and other forms of life.
    — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The easiest way to bring biophilic design into a home is with houseplants, especially tropical plants that thrive in low light.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • This may explain why many designers have embraced biophilic design as a way to support our connection to nature.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023
  • Miami was, in fact, the first property for the brand to combine biophilic design and sustainable practices with the comfort and service of a luxury hotel.
    — Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The biophilic building was designed by Studio Gang and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The 2018 experiment was a test of biophilic design, a philosophy that believes humans need a connection to nature to thrive and be happy.
    — Maria C. Hunt, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2020
  • But what of the other hours, when both work and play have sadly sandwiched our lives between digital screens? Enter biophilic interior design.
    — Christina Poletto, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Carol Miller, color and trend expert with York Wallcoverings, says the rich color complements recent trends like biophilic design and dark academia.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
  • For example, architects and other designers are paying attention to how a home invites natural light in every room differently throughout the day and how natural material choices, such as raw wood, can create a biophilic connection.
    — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Expect to see lighting options made with recycled materials and biophilic designs that evoke a connection to nature while reducing environmental impact during production and disposal.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024

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