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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 23h

A well-designed workshop teaches more than skills; it teaches care, awareness, and sustainability.

If your department is exploring the link between space, performance, and wellbeing, message me MAP for ideas.

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 2d

If your college is rethinking how to design for connection, our Nature Integration Map includes steps for embedding biophilia into everyday learning. Message me “MAP” and I’ll send it over.

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine a further education campus where every workshop window frames a living wall and every student pause becomes a breath of nature.
#Biophilia #NatureInLearning #SchoolOfBiophilia #LearningWithNature #BuiltEnvironment
#NatureAndSkills

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 7d

When the building breathes, so do we. How biophilia can support teacher wellbeing in secondary schools. #TeacherWellbeing #BiophiliaInEducation #LearningWithNature #NatureInLearning #SchoolOfBiophilia

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks for sharing that 💚

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 9d

Behaviour is a symptom, not the problem — classroom design can calm the nervous system before it calms the room.

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 10d

This week at the School of Biophilia, we’re exploring how biophilic design can transform secondary education.
We share insights from headteachers, SEND leads, and new tools for creating nature-positive learning environments.
Message us “Secondary Education Checklist” to get your free resource.

The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 14d

1 in 5 children in England now has a probable mental
But nature changes that story.

🌳 Outdoor learning reduces stress.

🌿 Green spaces improve focus.

🌼 A calmer child learns better.

Read more in *“From Tarmac to Teaching Gardens.”*

#ChildWellbeing #Biophilia #PrimarySchools #EducationReform

The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 16d

This week we’re exploring how primary schools can move from grey tarmac to green learning — where curiosity grows alongside the wildflowers.

Follow along as we unpack how biophilia can transform classrooms, wellbeing, and the joy of learning.
#Biophilia #PrimaryEducation #LearningWithNature

The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to launch a new weekly series: Biophilia in Education. Each week we’ll explore a different stage of learning — starting with nurseries — and how nature can transform the way children grow, learn, and belong.

The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Sep 15

Week 03 of our Biophilia in Schools series is here!
This week we’re focusing on wellbeing — how nature reduces stress, builds confidence, and grows kindness in classrooms.

Because when schools bring in nature, we don’t just grow learners — we grow happier humans.
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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Aug 15

Flourish Friday in a field of lavender — slowing down in the heat, noticing the details, and letting nature set the pace. 💜🌿

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Aug 13

This week’s theme: Love Nature — slowing down to notice, name, and nurture the living world right where you are. @biophyskrys.bsky.social
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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Aug 10

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Aug 10

Imagine a world where every child, office, and home is alive with the natural world—where biophilia is not an exception, but the foundation of learning, living, and creativity. That’s exactly what we’re working towards at the School of Biophilia.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds

Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies

www.theguardian.com

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Jul 31

Just spotted in #Aspiration Magazine — the School of Biophilia is bringing nature into design, education, and wellbeing. Plants, people, purpose. No fluff, just better spaces.
#biophilia #design #education #ciat
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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Jul 24

Biophilia isn’t an “extra” lesson. We’re teaching kids how to feel nature again—in maths, English, even German. Education should nourish the whole child.

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Jul 23

Biophilia is a birthright—not a privilege. Join us & the @JournalofBiophilia podcast to bring nature into every child’s classroom
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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Jul 18

Trying to build a business that nourishes as much as it earns — Our living experiment. theschoolofbiophilia.shop

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The School of Biophilia

Where nature meets Knowledge. Educational resources inspired by Biophilia for schools, communities, offices and more.

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Jul 16

We launched a small shop to share the tools we use in our workshops — built for teachers, facilitators, and community groups. #BiophilicLearning

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The School of Biophilia

Where nature meets Knowledge. Educational resources inspired by Biophilia for schools, communities, offices and more.

theschoolofbiophilia.shop

The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · Jun 5

High-rise forests are more than architecture—they're a sign that cities can heal us

At the School of Biophilia, we teach this mindset across all disciplines: design, care, community, and education.

Real change grows from the inside out.
#biophilia

www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...

'A home for trees and birds, and also humans': How high-rise forests can transform city life – and make us happier

It's been 10 years since the creation of the first vertical forest, Milan's Bosco Verticale. How has it inspired other buildings – and affected their residents' happiness and health?

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · May 23

Day 06: Illuminating Learning

14 Patterns in 14 Days – Countdown to the Mela

Embrace the rhythm of natural light in your teaching spaces. Dynamic and diffuse lighting not only enhances aesthetics but also boosts learning + well-being.
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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · May 22

Day 05 in our biophilic countdown is all about water—presence, flow, memory—and what I learned from Lawrence Halprin’s fountains: spaces where people and place could move together.

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · May 20

Day 04: Let the air surprise you.
Not all comfort is control.
A warm patch of sun or a sudden breeze can bring us home to ourselves.
#BiophilicDesign
#CountdownToTheMela

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The School of Biophilia @schoolofbiophilia.bsky.social · May 19

Day 03 – Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli
Not everything needs to be scheduled. Today, notice something that moves without warning.

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