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“…the enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue and yet exercises it, tranquilizes it and yet enlivens it; and thus, through the influence of the mind over the body, gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration to the whole system” -American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, 1865 Olmsted describes the benefits of nature perfectly. At once, being in nature relaxes the mind and enlivens it. It's pretty amazing. I know it's not possible to always be outside surrounded by nature, especially when living in a city. But the benefits of being in nature are so powerful that the lack of living close to nature cannot be an excuse for avoiding it. Humans need that natural connection. It's how we thrive. Biophilic design is design that reconnects us with nature. Biologist Edward Wilson popularized the term Biophilia in the 1980s, saying that humans have an innate desire to connect with nature. Biophilic design is at the core of a wellness house. Today's podcast episode dives into how to design your home and spaces within your home to bring nature to you and to reap the benefits that nature provides. What You'll Discover: What biophilic design is The health and wellness benefits of nature Simple ideas to incorporate biophilic design into your home now Holistic design strategies to get the most out of biophilic design for your new home / reno project Design tips for making your home office a productive, happy and creative space Helpful Links: Check out examples of biophilic design here. Learn more about the psychology of color with expert Mehnaz Khan.