The Secret Behind Truly Memorable Spaces

We say we care about wellness in buildings.

Then we value-engineer nature out.

Living walls get cut. Plant layers disappear. Biophilic elements get labeled “non-essential.”

And, we’re left with another efficient… lifeless… box.

If we’re honest, the industry still treats nature as decoration. But here’s the truth: In a market where tenants can work anywhere, experience is the differentiator. People don’t return to offices for square footage. They return for energy. For connection. For environments that don’t drain them.

Nature isn’t a luxury upgrade. It’s a competitive advantage.

BIOPHILIC DESIGN

• Increases perceived value

• Supports tenant retention

• Enhances brand positioning

• Aligns with ESG and wellness standards

• Makes buildings feel more human and aesthetically pleasing.

If a feature improves lease velocity or tenant renewal, we call it strategy. When nature does the same, we call it optional.

That mindset is outdated.

Nature indoors, and creative amenity spaces outdoors - are essential. The most successful developments of the next decade won’t just be sustainable, they’ll be restorative. And restorative buildings start with nature — not as an afterthought, but as infrastructure.

If we want to build spaces people actually want to be in, we can’t keep cutting the very thing that makes them feel alive.

Naturspire’s team of biophilic designers work tirelessly from start to finish focusing on budgets and solutions helping  owners provide incredible and unforgettable experiences for all of those who visit, live and work in the built environment.