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"Nature is the national wealth service" Chair of Natural England, Dr Tony Juniper CBE on the launch of 'The State of Natural Capital Report', published by Natural England, to provide 'a unique insight into the vital role that healthy nature plays in underpinning our economic health'. “For years now we have taken more from Nature than it can supply sustainably. We are in effect running down our assets as we strip away nature’s ability to provide clean water and carbon storage by degrading soils, which increases water pollution and sends harmful emissions into the atmosphere, affecting human health and adding to consumer bills – be it your weekly shop or household bills. It’s time we treasured this national wealth service as much as we do the National Health Service. We must move beyond just seeing the health of our economy and our country in terms of pure GDP, we have to incorporate the health of our natural capital and its ability to sustain our economy into our understanding of the condition of our nation. Nature provides huge social benefits. Green spaces provide £25.6 billion of ‘welfare value’ every year and a range of studies have found that the presence of green spaces, including parks and trees, improves mental health and can lead to a reduction in crime in urban areas. However around 1 in 5 people do not live within 15 minutes of a green space, and they tend to be from more deprived communities. This link between green space, social inequalities and differences in health outcomes remains strong and persistent. This has to change, we to have think differently.”* Biophilia is the love of living things and nature. Biophilic design is an evolutionary design approach that considers everything from strategy, layout, materials, lighting through to sensory responses to spaces. Let's take more action to design sustainably and give a greater number of people access to the benefits of connecting with nature. More on our approach here: https://lnkd.in/egq-Vi6H * Extracts above are from the press release that can be read in full, along with access to the full report, here: https://lnkd.in/eg26M9eS #naturecapital #biophilicdesign

Nature-led approaches for stress management at home and in the workplace from the team at Oliver Heath Design 🌿💚. Save and share to support friends and colleagues. Deep dive into these themes in our book and whitepapers, all accessible on our website. #nationalstressawarenessday #biophilicdesign #biophilia #natureforwellness #wellnesstips #stresstips

We are still hard-wired to thrive in spaces that have an abundance of natural sensory information yet the spaces we spend the most of our time in rarely considers the need for nature connection. Biophilic design supports creation of spaces with the human senses in mind, spaces where we can benefit from nature and natural elements (source: Creating Positive Spaces - By Designing for Cognitive & Sensory Wellbeing - Oliver Heath Design & Interface - accessed via our website). The benefits of natural sounds are numerous, both physical - stimulating the nervous system, reducing stress and creating positive places to inhabit and work in. We love the concept of the Tune Into Nature Music Prize 🌿🎶🌊🦜that is open to musicians aged 18-30 with original music that collaborates and connects with nature. For full details: https://lnkd.in/gEGEUTji Read on for favourite nature sounds & music from our team inspired by the Tune Into Nature Music Prize from University of Derby, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Conservation Foundation, EarthPercent, Sounds Right by the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live - do check them out and share their great work. Prize details link in comments. #naturesounds #tuneintonaturemusicprize #tuneintonature #biophilicdesign #biophilicdesigner

Not long to go until the 🌿 Biophilic Design Conference 🌿 run by the Journal of Biophilic Design and to be held at the iconic Barbican Centre London on 12th November 2024. Oliver Heath from Oliver Heath Design is the event's keynote speaker: “I'm delighted to be presenting a keynote speech at the Biophilic Design Conference, particularly at time when the natural world that we are so reliant on is under such threat. With a growing awareness of the need for deeper nature connections across all aspects of our lives and building sectors, there is so much to learn from our peers, be that evidence, practice, case studies and approaches. Join us to engage, contribute, and learn.” Will we see you there? Let us know in the comments. More details on the impressive speakers line up and access to the final tickets for in person or online attendance: https://lnkd.in/eEg8DEbX #biophilicdesign #biophilia #biophilicdesignconference

🌿Have you registered? Join Oliver Heath from Oliver Heath Design and Ludovic P. (Director, Head of WSP in the UK) for the showhome live session on November 28 which is focused on the benefits of biophilic design in new build developments, revealing both how and why housing developers should feel more encouraged to build in harmony with nature https://lnkd.in/eNiQZRCU #biophilicdesign #biophilicdesigner

Join us for an exclusive Showhome Live Series session with Oliver Heath (Founder-Oliver Heath Design) and Ludovic P. (Director, Head of Landscape, WSP in the UK) on Thurs, Nov 28, as they delve into the benefits of biophilic design in new developments. Register below to join this discussion exploring how and why housing developers should be inspired to create spaces that harmonise with nature. #newbuild #housing #property

This week Oliver Heath, Director Oliver Heath Design, will be joining the panel at the Phos | B Corp 'The Light within Us' book launch - will we see you there? 🌿

Oliver Heath, founder of Oliver Heath Design, focuses on creating designs that prioritize the wellbeing of both people and the planet. His approach combines three key elements: strategic consultancy, design, and thought leadership development. By adopting designs that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, we create happier, healthier, and more productive spaces to live and work—in line what we aim to achieve within our Orascom Development communities. Meet our other 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 industry experts and download our second report, 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒, at https://lnkd.in/dm5qQrh5 #ODKeysOfLife #LifeAsItShouldBe #FutureOfCommunities #DevelopingTheFuture

Have your read the resources for the Built Environment from Business for Nature? It highlights: 🌿 Impacts on nature 🌿 Dependencies on nature 🌿 Priority actions and opportunities The overview lists priority actions towards a nature-positive future as: 🌍 Avoid further terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitat conversion – Site new buildings and infrastructure responsibly by locating them in previously-impacted areas to prevent further loss of natural habitat. 🌍 Prioritize re-use and retrofitting over demolition. Seek opportunities to adopt circular approaches for new builds – with a focus on designing new buildings and infrastructure to maximize their lifespans. 🌍  Select materials with nature in mind and invest in circularity – Include nature-related criteria in the procurement of raw materials. 🌍  Promote Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as an alternative for, or in addition to, grey infrastructure at design stage. Read the overview and report here https://lnkd.in/e-4w-NEv Oliver Heath Design are an industry-leading design practice who've been specialising in biophilic design for the last 20 years. We passionately believe in designing for the wellbeing of people and planet. Through our approach to design, we enhance human connections to nature using an evidence-based approach that creates joyful, thriving spaces across a range of buildings and landscapes. Discover how we can support your project here: https://lnkd.in/egq-Vi6H #builtenvironment #nowfornature #biophilicdesign #biophilia

Did you read The Times article on the John Lewis Partnership Build to Rent scheme? JLP pinpointed biophilic design as a desirable point of difference when researching their approach to build to rent. Oliver Heath Design were brought onto the project in an ongoing role as biophilic design consultants as JLP branch into the residential sector by developing their existing Waitrose properties. We have been guiding the schemes in their unique take on build to rent, while ensuring that each individual development was conscious of the existing surrounding landscape. Read more about how we are supporting the project here: https://lnkd.in/eXEApekn #buildtorent #JohnLewisPartnership #biophilicdesign #biophilia