St. Louis Magazine

BRING NATURE IN

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” In recent years, architects and designers have taken his advice literally. By incorporating the creative use of natural building materials, increasing exposure to sunlight, and using plants purposefully, they've found it's possible to feel closer to nature without leaving the home or office. In St. Louis, these biophilic design principles are

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