As humans, we have notable biophilic responses to natural materials, forms, fractal patterns, and so much more. However, one material stands out from the rest for the particularly strong fascination it seems to hold - wood. In this special edition of Biophilic Solutions, hear from green building expert Bill Browning as he explores the science behind our distinct inclination for wood and wood patterns and why the presence of this particular material has been shown to lower stress, reduce blood pressure, and provide a sense of comfort and warmth. Dive deeper into this fascinating concept by reading The Nature of Wood white paper, authored by Bill Browning, Catie Ryan, and Claire DeMarco, at the link in our bio. Show Notes:The Nature of Wood (Terrapin Bright Green)Forestry Innovation InvestmentSoftwood Lumber BoardSasanqua Spa Kiawah Island (Clodagh)Oliver Heath Studio Maggie’s Leeds Center by Heatherwick Studio (ArchDaily)14 Patterns of Biophilic Design (Terrapin Bright Green)Key Words: Biophilia, Biophilic, Biophilic Design, Green Building, Architecture, Green Architecture, Nature, Nature Based Design, Nature Based Solutions, Wood, Wood Grain, Mass Timber, Mass Timber Building, Psychology, Wellness