As architects and interior designers balance sustainability goals with the growing demand for human-centred spaces, biophilic design offers an opportunity to support both people and the planet. Research continues to demonstrate the measurable benefits of biophilic design with wood, including improvements in wellbeing, occupant satisfaction and overall user experience. Explore this toolkit of resources and discover how to create healthier, more inspiring spaces.

• The nature of wood: An exploration of the science on biophilic responses to wood, a report by Terrapin Bright Green, explains the science behind why we have a positive response to wood.
• Biophilic design with wood in British Columbia, by Terrapin Bright Green, explores the patterns of biophilic design that use wood effectively through British Columbia’s wood building portfolio.
• Biophilic design in mass timber buildings, a case study by Happy Cities, proves the connection between biophilic design features and occupant well-being.
• Inside wood: A technical handbook for optimizing wood interiors a new publication by ZGF, makes leveraging the unique qualities of wood interior spaces tangible.