Biophilic design, biophilic home
Biophilic design, biophilic home
Have you ever felt a sense of relief and calm when stepping out of the city’s concrete jungle into a plant-filled space with wood and ceramic surfaces? That’s no coincidence! It’s now scientifically proven: natural materials, such as wooden flooring (parquet or straight planks), reduce stress and improve well-being, concentration, and productivity.
This is why modern architecture is making an effort to “go green” — not only from the perspective of environmental protection and sustainability, but also for design reasons. The goal of biophilic architecture and design is to restore the connection between people and nature, creating healthier spaces through the use of natural materials and forms, such as wooden flooring, parquet, or ceramic tiles.
The biophilic approach is a comprehensive concept — it begins with the location and orientation of the building. It takes into account the direction and movement of natural light, as well as ventilation opportunities. It uses green spaces, organic materials, and textures consciously to create living environments where it truly feels good to be.
The most natural raw material – wood as floor covering
One of the most popular choices in biophilic buildings is wooden floor covering. It’s highly versatile: it can be used on floor, walls, stairs, and even ceilings or columns — not to mention wooden accessories. Beyond that, it offers numerous other benefits that are important in biophilic architecture.
Touch and Acoustic Effect
In biophilic architecture, tactile materials are just as important as visual elements. That’s why the pleasant feel of wooden flooring — especially oak parquet or straight planks — is such a major advantage! Walking on wooden floor, parquet is healthy and beneficial for the feet. What’s more, wooden floor doesn’t overheat in summer, and in cooler weather enhances the feeling of warmth. The smoothness of wooden floor, parquet, combined with its subtle, gentle grain, is something no synthetic flooring can replicate.
The acoustic properties of wooden flooring reduce echo and soften sound transmission, making a space feel calmer, quieter, and more intimate. This is particularly important in open-plan offices, home workspaces, or living rooms, where the goal of biophilic design is to create a stress-free environment — and in this, wooden flooring or parquet plays a key role.
Appearance and Scent
High-quality wooden flooring, parquet or wooden straight planks still carry the scent of the forest. This is especially true for oiled parquet, as the surface of lacquered planks is sealed with synthetic materials, preventing interaction with the air in the room.
Another advantage of oiled flooring is that natural oils can enhance the wood’s natural colours, further reinforcing the calming effect. In the EDELHOLZ collection, you can find natural shades such as:
• natural, brown tones that convey the stability, safety, and warmth of the earth;
• Scandinavian-inspired grey floorings that create calmness and minimalist harmony;
• Dark, almost black tones that bring the feeling of forest soil, dark stones, and depth into the space, radiating strength and elegance. This dark hue often serves as a contrast when combined with light walls or large glass surfaces, highlighting the textures of flooring in biophilic spaces.
Long lifespan
One of the advantages of high-quality parquet, wooden flooring is that it’s built to last. In residential use, it only needs a refreshing, nourishing oil treatment (with plant-based oil) every 6–8 years — a quick and simple process. This helps the floor retain its beautiful colour and remain a sustainable, reliable flooring version.
No pollutants
At EDELHOLZ, we ensure our flooring does not harm either the environment or the health of its users. Its VOC emissions are virtually zero (VOCs are organic compounds that can be released from plastic-derived materials, such as lacquered floors or carpets), and the plant-based oil we use even meets the safety standards required for children’s toys.
What would you choose?
All over the world, more and more offices, hotels, and homes are choosing wooden flooring, parquet, or high-quality oak floor straight plank — not only for their natural appeal but also for their contribution to sustainability. Long lifespan, refurbishability, and wood sourced from responsible forestry all contribute to a more conscious, healthier future.
When you imagine your dream home, where would you rather be: standing on a cold, artificial surface, or feeling the warmth and life of natural parquet, wooden flooring, or wooden planks under your feet? If it’s the latter, get in touch with us — our team will be happy to help!