The Biofilico team explore the risks and opportunities of appropriate acoustic conditions in an indoor environment, from unwanted noise to sound wellness therapies such as biophilic soundscapes designed to foster calm and concentration.
Read MoreHere we explore the science behind natural soundscapes and biophilic sounds via their impact on mental wellbeing. As more and more apps promote the concept of listening to nature as a way to reduce stress, boost productivity and improve mood, we look at the evidence behind and ask how it works. Biofilico Healthy Building consultants, London and Barcelona.
Read Moresound therapy’s mental health benefits, how music can be a window into our soul, urban noise levels and the role of nature sounds in restoring a sense of calm amidst the chaos, deep or active listening vs passive, and how to re-create the sonic experience of forest bathing.
Read MoreHuman exposure to unfavorable noises and improperly regulated acoustics has a tangible impact on mental wellbeing, concentration and focus. It’s not going to send you to an early grave perhaps but it can create a consistent, low-level anxiety and stress that accumulates over time. In other words, in the world of healthy buildings and wellbeing interiors, we want to implement a strategy upfront in order to minimize acoustic discomfort. Here is how we do it.
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