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Wellness
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Viewpoints
Wolf-Gordon’s Material Journey
Chief Creative Officer Marybeth Shaw on decades of innovation, from early use of natural materials like cork to today’s PVC-free and bio-based offerings.
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Profiles
2 Student Projects Bridging People, Place, and Process
METROPOLIS Future100 2026 honoree Dakota Kalkstein dives into human-centered design.
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Projects
This UVA Campus Building Asks Students to Slow Down
At the University of Virginia, Aidlin Darling Design creates the Contemplative Commons, a cross-disciplinary hub where calm, clarity, and connection are embedded in the architecture itself.
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Programs
The 2026 Planet Positive Awards
Applying to the most comprehensive awards for sustainable and healthy design will be easier than ever! Here's everything you need to know.
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Projects
In Vancouver, The Butterfly Redefines High-Rise Living
Revery’s sculptural 57-story tower merges luxury housing, public programs, and heritage preservation while prioritizing daylight, fresh air, and social connection.
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Viewpoints
Water, Wellness, and the World We Build
Kohler’s chief sustainable living officer explains how to harness water conservation to create meaningful change.
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Viewpoints
Our Hopes for the Built Environment in 2026
The METROPOLIS team shares what they want to see shape the built environment in the year ahead.
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Viewpoints
What’s Next in Biophilic Design?
What began as a movement to “bring the outdoors in” has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that blends neuroscience, sustainability, and multisensory design.
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Products
Discover the Best Products and Materials of 2025
METROPOLIS rounds up some of the most innovative products and materials that shaped design this year, highlighting breakthroughs in sustainability, circularity, and performance.
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Projects
At This Portland Hotel, Wellness Is the Ultimate Sustainability
Designed by LEVER Architecture for developer-builder Solterra, the Cascada Hotel and Spa embraces low-carbon, health-centric luxury.
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Programs
How Designtex Integrates Biophilia Into Every Surface
The manufacturer’s research-driven approach blends biophilic principles, neuroaesthetics, and material innovation to shape environments that support well-being.
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Programs
Redefining the Bathroom as a Sanctuary of Wellness
Blending luxury with sustainability, GROHE SPA creates water experiences that nurture body and mind.
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Programs
Weaving Nature’s Visual Language into Built Environments
Three B+N product collections answer the growing demand for natural elements in high-traffic spaces.
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Programs
Bringing Nature and People Together in Joyful Outdoor Spaces
Norwegian furniture company Vestre expands the idea of biophilic design with furniture collections that foster thriving ecosystems and vibrant communities.
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Programs
How Preserved Nature Is Transforming Interiors
Garden on the Wall®’s preserved garden and planting systems are a low-maintenance, high-impact solution for commercial spaces.
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Products
5 Smart Designs That Boost Brain Function
Discover products that blend neuroscience and biophilic design to boost focus, reduce stress, and support brain health.
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Viewpoints
Reddymade’s Suchi Reddy on the Architecture of Sensation
Growing research in the field of neuroaesthetics gives us a new understanding of the power of design.
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Viewpoints
Rediscovering Tile for Sustainable Design
AHF’s Noah Chitty explains how advanced manufacturing and recycling innovation are helping this age-old material meet the demands of sustainable design today.
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Viewpoints
Fractals: Nature’s Healing Patterns in Design
Dr. Richard Taylor, Anastasija and Martin Lesjak share how bringing nature’s complexity into the built environment reduces stress and supports well-being.