With all its reported benefits – including stress reduction and increased productivity – biophilic design is continuing to grow. In our fifth selection of curated products from Material Bank – an ultra-efficient sampling service with over 40,000 materials from hundreds of brands – we focus on the flourishing sector of nature-inspired surfaces.
Archisonic Cotton
Impact Acoustic
Archisonic® Cotton is a fully recyclable acoustic solution made in Italy from renewable materials. It combines cotton cellulose, a by-product of the cotton industry that would otherwise be wasted, with other natural materials – all without relying on harmful synthetic binders or chemicals. Impact Acoustic’s sustainable approach not only reduces waste but also promotes a healthier indoor environment.
Bergwiesn
Organoid
Organoid surfaces blend biophilic design with natural textures and colours to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. Bergwiesn brings alpine nature indoors with real flora, including edelweiss, marguerites, arnica and hay. With medium coverage on a translucent self-adhesive backing, it creates vibrant effects on glass or light-emitting surfaces.
Foresso
Foresso
Foresso is a timber-based alternative to terrazzo. The low-carbon surface is crafted in the UK using unavoidable wood waste, including offcuts and wood dust, combined with mineral powders and a non-toxic binder. Hand-finished in Birmingham, it promotes a circular economy, avoids single-use plastics and its production process is powered by on-site solar energy. End-of-life pieces can be recycled into future batches.
Luce Verde Slim
Sattler Lighting
Combining LED ring luminaires with natural moss and available in both pendant and wall-mounted versions, Sattler Lighting’s Luce Verde Slim is designed to create a calming, nature-inspired ambience. Its tactile moss surface enhances acoustics, while direct light is emitted through a circular aluminium profile with an integrated diffuser.
Baswa Natural
Baswa Acoustic
Baswa Natural is an eco-friendly acoustic solution made in Switzerland from renewable, pesticide-free, regional hemp fibres. Leaving a smaller carbon footprint, the panels from Baswa Acoustic feature a seamless finish of microporous acoustic plaster that reduces echo and reverberation. The product is suitable for a variety of surfaces, including outdoor areas.
HempWood Panels
HempWood
HempWood® Panels combine FSC-certified West Virginia poplar plywood with HempWood® veneer, creating a durable product ideal for accent walls or custom cabinetry. The panels offer versatility and sustainability, showcasing the growing potential of hemp in design and construction.
