Biophilic Design, Wellbeing, Sustainability, and the Triple Bottom Line for Hotels and Residential Developments
WELLNESS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & HEALTHY INTERIOR DESIGN services
Barcelona, Spain and London, UK
Where are we based?
Operating out of Barcelona, Spain, and London, UK Biofilico Ltd was established in 2018 combining our experience working in-house as a creative director / interior fit-out specialist with a mixed-use real estate developer and our expertise in sustainable real estate / wellness real estate.
We specialize in designing interior space for optimal wellbeing, focusing on material selection, health, and wellness considerations to enhance occupant well-being and environmental sustainability.
What is our business structure?
With a network of talented collaborators, including wellness architects, landscape architects, interior designers, ESG specialists, and sustainability consultants, we create bespoke teams tailored to each project.
What are our services?
Our services cover biophilic design, wellness interior design and wellbeing strategy, sustainable interiors and buildings, healthy buildings consultants, boutique real estate ESG advisory.
Who will you be working with?
Our consultant teams are curated on a project basis, each led by company founder Matt Aspiotis Morley, providing a unique mix of creative interior design services in collaboration with architects and interior designers, with strategic thinking. Our design approach considers natural forms as key elements and emphasizes the incorporation of natural landscapes to enhance wellbeing and sustainability.
clients
Beyond Apartments & Aparthotels
London, UK
Guesthouse Hotels (boutique hotels)
sites around the UK
Porto Montenegro (mixed-use real estate)
Tivat, Montenegro
Sani-Ikos Group (hotels & resorts)
resorts around the Mediterranean
Carnegie Mellon University Qatar (education)
Doha, Qatar
Bolton Group (FMCG conglomerate)
Milano, Italy
The HVN (medi-wellness)
London, UK
Al Wajba Palace (VIP residence)
Doha, Qatar
Hero Group (FMCG conglomerate)
Lenzburg, Switzerland
Fusion Group (student accommodation)
sites around the UK
Black Mountain Partners (property fund)
London, UK
RINA Group (hospitality fund)
Lisbon, Portugal
ZEL / Melia (hotels & resorts)
Mallorca, Spain
designing green healthy building like a good ancestor
How do biophilic design, sustainability, and healthy buildings fit into an evolutionary perspective on life? What does a cross-generational worldview bring to our game as biophilic design consultants? How do we join the dots between an eco gym facility and a green building? Watch Matt’s 2024 TEDx talk to find out.
Matt Morley TEDx talk 2024
credentials
team
a face to the name
biographies
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Matt advises on wellbeing and sustainability for the real estate and hospitality sectors. He is a certified green building professional and a natural health & fitness expert with a specialism in creating biophilic, nature-inspired spaces.
Biofilico is his wellness interiors consultancy offering ESG advisory, wellbeing interiors and healthy building certification services.
Biofit Health & Fitness is his gym design & fitness business providing concept development, gym interiors, equipment procurement & mindful movement training to hospitality brands and real estate developers.
From 2010-2019 Matt was Brand Director for Porto Montenegro, a Eur 500 million mixed-use real estate development and marina community on the Adriatic Coast where his cross-departmental role engaged with Construction, Operations & Marketing teams to deliver new concepts such as serviced residences, a sports club, beach club, pool club, nightclub, sports field, sports bar and organic cafe.
He has a BA in European Studies (History, Italian, French) from UCL, London, an advanced specialization in French Language & Civilization from the University of Paris La Sorbonne and a Masters in Marketing from the IED Milano.
Matt has a range of green building and healthy building credentials to his name, from BREEAM Associate, to RESET AIR Professional, LIVING FUTURE, FITWEL Ambassador, Green Globe sustainable Hotel Leader and ACTIVE SCORE Professional.
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Argentina-born and Barcelona based, Denisse is a trained architect with four years of experience living and working in Bali, Indonesia where she developed her unique style heavily influenced by the role of nature in local design culture.
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Dina has a BA in Architecture from the University of Wroclaw in Poland and worked for several years as interior designer for a Polish hotel brand, in-house, where she was responsible for creating new concepts, sub-brands and communal area interiors.
She is an expert in realistic 3D renders and adapts her style to fit each client brief.
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Charlie Morley is a bestselling author and teacher of mindfulness, lucid dreaming and shadow integration.
He was “authorised to teach” within the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in 2008. Since then he has written four books which have been translated into 15 languages and has run workshops & retreats in more than 20 countries.
He’s spoken at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities, the Ministry of Defence Mindfulness Symposium, The Houses of Parliament (on Buddhism & youth culture) and the Mindfulness Association Annual conferences.
In 2018 he was awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship grant to research PTSD treatment in Military Veterans and continues to teach people with trauma-affected sleep a set of practices called Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep. He has given his own TED Talk and has just released a Mindvalley online course.
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Derby-based Polly has over 13 years of experience as an interior designer in the hospitality and residential real estate sectors.
She is a WELL AP and has a strong interest in sustainable, healthy buildings and interiors.
During her time at Macauley Sinclair Interior Architecture & Design as a Senior Interior Designer, she worked on projects for clients including Dishoom, Hawksmoor, The Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Oakman Inns.
Other project experience around the UK includes food halls, offices, residences and pop-up events.
podcast
the wellness company building homes
Episode 079 with Dean Jarvis of Veda Homes, UK
AN ANCESTRAL PERSPECTIVE ON REAL ESTATE
Episode 078 with Matt Morley
sustainable wellness in aparthotels
Episode 077 with James Fry of Beyond Apartments
trend reports
biophilic design: part 1
Real estate developers, architecture studios, mixed-use developments and offices doing big things in biophilic design
biophilic design: part 2
Residential developments, restaurants, hotels and retail stores pushing the boundaries of biophilic design
longevity & recovery in spa design
Hotel spas, red light therapy, float tanks, cryotherapy, infrared saunas and ice baths
friends
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The London-based property fund set up by ex-CEO of Porto Montenegro, Oliver Corlette, a real estate industry veteran, mentor and long-time collaborator with Matt. https://www.blackmountain.partners/
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Eco materials library, https://www.matterofstuff.com/materials-library
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Luxury villa architecture, interior design and lighting design, https://www.nikosadrianopoulos.com/
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Our designer-oriented coworking space in Barcelona owned by our friends Jordi Veciana and Skye Maunsell, https://pasajemontoya.com/
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The mixed-use real estate development, now thriving lifestyle village on the Adriatic Coast where Matt worked for more than nine years in total, first as Head of Marketing then as Brand Director. https://www.portomontenegro.com/
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Hospitality architecture and interior design, https://www.studiogronda.com/
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Sound healing, wellness playlists and all things music, https://swellstudio.io/
Our team has extensive experience collaborating on projects that prioritize internal green spaces and natural elements, with a strong focus on environments incorporating natural elements to enhance wellbeing and creativity. We emphasize the importance of green spaces and natural light, and frequently integrate potted plants as part of our biophilic design approach.
Key examples of our work include the project for HERO Switzerland, office project for HERO, Biofilico's healthy office project, recharge room at HERO, room at HERO office, and office Switzerland by Biofilico. These projects demonstrate our commitment to creating healthy, nature-inspired workplaces.
By adopting these strategies, we help clients achieve profit responsible business outcomes, box gains employee retention, outside the box gains, and maintaining a competitive edge through innovative, sustainable design.
FAQs
FAQs
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Biophilic design consultant services are specialized offerings that help bridge the gap between modern built environments and the natural world.
By working closely with architects, interior designers, and developers, biophilic design consultants integrate natural elements—such as natural light, ventilation, and organic materials—into every aspect of building design.
This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of a space but also supports human health and wellbeing by fostering a deeper connection to nature.
Through the thoughtful use of natural materials, forms, and features, these consultants create environments that reduce stress, boost productivity, and improve overall occupant satisfaction.
By prioritizing the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit—biophilic design consultant services ensure that projects deliver positive outcomes for human health, environmental impact, and business performance.
This holistic approach aligns with the triple bottom line concept, making biophilic design a smart investment for forward-thinking organizations.
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Healthy building design consultant services focus on creating interior spaces that actively support the physical and mental health of everyone who uses them.
These consultants take a comprehensive approach, addressing factors such as indoor air quality, access to natural light, thermal comfort, and the integration of natural elements to foster a sense of wellbeing.
By collaborating with clients, architects, and engineers, healthy building design consultants ensure that every aspect of a building—from material selection to layout—prioritizes occupant health.
This includes choosing non-toxic materials, designing spaces that encourage movement, and implementing technologies that monitor and optimize indoor environmental conditions.
The result is an environment that not only minimizes health risks but also promotes mental health, productivity, and comfort.
By embracing biophilic design principles and the triple bottom line, healthy building design consultant services help create spaces where people thrive, supporting both individual wellbeing and organizational success.
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Green building consultant services are designed to help clients achieve high standards of environmental sustainability and resource efficiency in their projects.
These consultants work alongside architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that buildings are constructed and operated with minimal environmental impact.
Services include conducting energy audits, recommending sustainable building materials, and implementing systems that reduce energy and water consumption.
Green building consultants also guide clients through the process of obtaining certifications such as LEED or WELL, which recognize excellence in sustainability and occupant health.
By embedding the biophilic design value system into every stage of a project, green building consultants help organizations realize the benefits of people, planet, and profit.
This approach not only reduces the environmental footprint of buildings but also creates healthier, more inspiring spaces for occupants, fully aligning with the triple bottom line.
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Sustainable materials and practices are at the heart of creating buildings that are healthy for both people and the planet.
By selecting materials such as FSC-certified wood, bamboo, linen, and cork, and opting for low-VOC paints and finishes, developers and designers can significantly reduce the environmental impact of their projects.
Incorporating natural ventilation strategies, energy-efficient systems, and water-saving technologies further enhances the sustainability of a building.
These choices not only support the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit—but also contribute to improved indoor air quality, occupant wellbeing, and long-term operational savings.
By prioritizing sustainable materials and practices, projects align with the core principles of biophilic design, creating spaces that are both beautiful and responsible.
This approach ensures that every building is a step toward a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
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Biophilic design tackles the industrialized world’s human-nature disconnect through architecture and interiors that embrace nature.
Research, such as the study by Cooper entitled Biophilic Design highlights the importance of design in the workplace for improving employee wellbeing, productivity, and motivation.
Key elements include the use of plants & flowers; natural shapes, colours, patterns, textures, scents, sounds and materials, as well as circadian lighting.
A notable biophilic design hospital experiment involved transforming a windowless hospital emergency room by incorporating natural materials, plants, and nature-inspired murals.
This approach not only reduced stress but also led to a decrease in aggressive behavior among patients, demonstrating the potential of biophilic design to improve patient outcomes even in challenging healthcare environments.
These are nothing more nor less than ancestral responses to a relatively recent problem, what we proudly label biophilic design therefore is merely an attempt to restore the previous harmony between nature and humans on this planet!
contact
VAT: GB 391 135 523
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86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom