Home / The Edit Insights Biophilic Design With Vibia Lighting © Riyaz Quraishi and Simeen Quraishi Architects Insights Biophilic Design With Vibia Lighting From LEED buildings and sustainable materials to eco-friendly décor, design today is increasingly oriented to the environment. But the idea is not a new one: For decades designers have been inspired by “biophilia,” a Greek term that means “the love of living things.”© Chris Barbalis Biophilic design is based on the concept that humans have an inherent affinity for nature therefore their living environment should more closely connect to it for enhanced health, well-being, and productivity. Famous examples of biophilic design include Bosco Verticale, a pair of residential high rises in Milan with terraces integrating more than 900 trees and plants. © Chris Barbalis The Jewel terminal in Singapore Changi’s airport is another example. Designed in 2019 by architect Moshe Safdie, it boasts the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 100,000 plants, vertical gardens, and more. © Joe Green