Towards Regenerative and Restorative Design Futures: Biophilia in Architecture and Interior Spaces
By Dr. Stelios Stefanos Drousiotis, Interior Architect & Lecturer/Researcher, Alexander College
This article explores the rising importance of biophilic and regenerative design in architecture and interior spaces, highlighting how reconnecting the built environment with nature can enhance human well-being, support ecological resilience, and reshape contemporary design ethics. Drawing on international theories and interdisciplinary research, the paper argues that biophilia is evolving from a visual trend into a holistic ecological framework—one that integrates psychology, sensory experience, materiality, and ethical responsibility.
The study positions biophilic design as a transformative approach that encourages architects and designers to move beyond superficial greenery and instead create meaningful, restorative environments rooted in ecological intelligence and cultural context. Ultimately, it calls for a future where architecture becomes a form of environmental caretaking, fostering empathy, sustainability and coexistence with living systems.
Read the full article here: Towards Regenerative and Restorative Design Futures