The Netherlands has a workforce of about 6 million people. More than a third work in offices, mostly eight hours a day, five days a week. For many, this means that the work environment can have a major influence on their health and well-being. 50,000 office buildings, covering an approximate total of 40 million square metres, also have a considerable environmental impact, not only while under construction (building waste, use of resources and materials), but also in use (consumption of fossil fuels and water, generation of waste), and, in all likelihood, during demolition or reuse as well!
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The Natural Biophilic Solution to Health Housing and Climate – Response to the Kings Speech May 2026 By Dr Vanessa Champion, Founder & Editor, Journal of Biophilic Design. www.journalofbiophilicdesign.com Read The Original Post At Journal Of Biophilic Design The King’s Speech this week placed housing, clean water, energy independence, infrastructure and climate resilience firmly […]
It’s a new year and exciting things are happening! The design community’s eagerly anticipated Pantone Color of the Year 2022 is here. “PANTONE 17-3938 VERI PERI” is a new color “whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.” Periwinkle aka Vinca minor is first and foremost a plant, not just a color! Periwinkle is an […]
Design is no longer just about aesthetics—it’s about creating spaces that support well-being, productivity, and emotional connection. Office plants are not decorative extras anymore. They’re essential tools in biophilic workplace design, delivering lasting benefits to employees and clients alike. At Raimondi Horticultural Group, we design and maintain interior landscapes that help commercial spaces work better […]