Integrating nature into architecture is not new. Elements of what is now called biophilic design can be traced to the Islamic Golden Era (8th-14th Century) and the use of nature-inspired shapes and patterns in tilework along with courtyards that encompass outdoor space and fountains.

Two Hands

By Ruth Kennedy Sudduth, Principal and Vice Chair of LandVest's Board of Directors, Director of LandVests Fiduciary and Family Office Consultancy