BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS & LANDSCAPE

Designing Everyday Environments for Human & Ecological Wellbeing

Thursday, 5 November 2026

ABSTRACT

This conversation explores how biophilic architecture, interiors, landscape architecture and neuroarchitecture can shape healthier everyday environments. IDC005B brings together practitioners working across design, neuroscience, ecology and human wellbeing to examine how nature, sensory experience and living systems can support more restorative, resilient and human-centred places.

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Andréa de Paiva
NeuroAU
São Paulo, Brazil

Architect and neuroarchitecture specialist connecting neuroscience, cognitive science and design to create environments supporting wellbeing, cognitive health and human flourishing.

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Chintamani Bird
Studio Chintamani
Sydney, Australia

Interior designer and neuro-biophilic design practitioner connecting neuroscience, ecology and sustainable design to create healthier, restorative everyday environments.

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Ali Oetjen
Ali Wellness
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia


Biophilic design practitioner exploring relationships between interiors, natural systems, sensory experience and human wellbeing within the spaces of everyday life.

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Germaine Baird
Bio Dot Dot Dot
Melbourne, Australia


Biophilic design specialist exploring how nature, sensory experience, wellbeing and healthy-building principles can shape restorative, human-centred everyday environments.

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Yael Gossis
Studio Arcadia
Florianópolis, Brazil


Landscape architect exploring planting, ecology and human experience to create restorative landscapes that strengthen relationships between people, place and nature.

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Andréa de Paiva
NeuroAU
São Paulo, Brazil


Architect and neuroarchitecture specialist connecting neuroscience, cognitive science and design to create environments supporting wellbeing, cognitive health and human flourishing.

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Adrian McGregor
McGregor Coxall
Sydney, Australia


Landscape architect and Biourbanism advocate exploring cities as living systems interconnected with ecology, climate resilience, nature and human wellbeing.

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