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@sunandair.bsky.social
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Sun, fresh air, nature, naturism, humanism and biophilia. Also enjoys good food and wine, culture and lefty greenish politics. New web site: www.aletheicenvironments.com - which is all about naked wellness and biophilic design BN member from SE England

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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
By baring all and removing that which separates us from nature we can then truly become part of nature. It is both liberating and challenging to be so exposed. A heightened sense of vulnerability can be enlightening and thought-provoking, and maybe even a bit thrilling. #naturism #aletheia
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Safe vulnerability
This article explores the idea of aletheia, or truth revealing, through vulnerability in nature. It emphasizes the liberating yet challenging experience of being completely exposed to, and immersed in nature whilst also being safe. Suggestions on how to foster this connection at home are offered as well as ideas about wild swimming and accessing and creating secluded areas for contemplation.
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Are there any #architects #interiordesigners #landscapers #biophilicdesign practitioners on Bluesky who are also #naturist or sympathetic to the ideals of #naturism ? I would like to connect and also explore whether anyone is interested in my ideas in aletheicenvironments.com Feel free to DM
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Possibly the last really warm day of the autumn (about 24C at the moment), and nowhere better to be than in the woods. Full immersion in nature makes all of your senses tell you that all is well. #naturism #biophilia #biophilicliving
Photograph of a nude (naturist) male, facing away from the camera, in a woodland in late September
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
When #nudity and pleasure are thought of together, most people think about sex. But there is another naked pleasure that no-one bats an eyelid about: a shower or bath taken purely for relaxation. Unless you are very weird, it is done completely nude. An immersive, #biophilic activity wp.me/pgKalA-eN
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A hidden spring
The article explores the biophilic benefits of incorporating water into the home environment, particularly through warm showers. It highlights how such experiences engage the senses, promote wellbe…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
aletheicenvironments.com/my-aletheic-... if a space can be designed where we feel safe and comfortable in our most vulnerable, unconcealed state, then it should be good for anyone all the time. The intersection of #biophilicdesign and #naturism is where I think this happens.
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My aletheic philosophy
My aim is to explore the integration of biophilic design, horticulture, and naturism to enhance wellbeing in built environments. Here, I highlight the benefits of total, nude immersion in nature, w…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Some thoughts about our place in nature as the seasons change. wp.me/pgKalA-zw
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Autumn thoughts
The prolonged summer in Southern England has led to drought and parched landscapes. Observations of seasonal changes evoke memories of agricultural traditions and community rituals. As autumn appro…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
My professional work is in this field, so throughout August, I'm delighted to be supporting my friends at the Journal of Biophilic Design, who are giving away 50 Digital Memberships. Simply sign up to their free newsletter during August for your chance to win! mailchi.mp/journalofbio...
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Last night, here in North Kent, we had a rain shower. For those outside the UK, you might ask "so what?" Well, it was the first rain here since late June. I went for a walk in the woods @naturistfoundation.org this morning, and the new and unusual smells in the woodland as a result were astonishing
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Over the last year, I have been thinking a lot about how my body changes over time, and how I've learned to accept, and appreciate, it more. Part of that process has involved taking pictures of myself and for me, as a flabby bloke in late middle age, it has proved useful. wp.me/pgKalA-yU
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Self appreciation revisited: how photography has helped me understand more about the truth of my body
In this post, I reflect on learning how photographs of my body – often nude and in natural settings – can help me to appreciate my body, capturing its changes over time. This process pr…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This morning was another perfect day for a #naturist walk and some nude #forestbathing in the woods. It was still, silent (apart from the birds) and the absolute perfect place to clear the mind and really notice how I felt - physically and mentally. wp.me/pgKalA-w4
Image of a nude male figure, viewed from behind, walking away from the camera in woodland
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
If anyone is interested in my perspective about #naturism as being the ultimate expression of biophilic living, then please take a look at my web site - especially this updated page, which has a nice long white paper with lots of scientific references, that you can download. wp.me/PgKalA-dZ
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My aletheic philosophy
My aim is to explore the integration of biophilic design, horticulture, and naturism to enhance wellbeing in built environments. Here, I highlight the benefits of total, nude immersion in nature, w…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Being in nature always makes me feel good. Being #naked in nature is even better. Making the effort to really notice how you feel and what your whole body is sensing when naked in nature leads to a deeply profound sense of #wellbeing #naturism #forestbathing #nudeforestbathing wp.me/pgKalA-w4
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Really noticing
In this post, I reflect on my frequent visits to nearby woodlands, particularly from spring to summer. I have made the effort to intentionally notice the way the woodland changes with the seasons, …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
At the moment, humanity and nature seem to be in conflict. Wildfires in N America, heatwaves in Europe, warming oceans, etc. They tell us that we are in a bad place. However, nature still has the ability to inspire awe, reverence and even hope - Earth will survive, even if we don't. wp.me/pgKalA-iq
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Really knowing our place in nature: from a humanist’s point of view
This article explores the concepts of risk, peril, and awe within biophilic design, highlighting their psychological significance. I argue that these feelings reveal truths about our existence and …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Are there any #architects #interiordesigners #landscapers #biophilicdesign practitioners on Bluesky who are also #naturist or sympathetic to the ideals of #naturism ? I would like to connect and also explore whether anyone is interested in my ideas in aletheicenvironments.com Feel free to DM
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
If the current spell of hot, dry weather tempts you to try garden #naturism but you worry about being overlooked, my post on creating #naked friendly space might be of interest. aletheicenvironments.com/2026/05/05/c...
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Camouflage and distraction: a practical guide to maintaining privacy without blocking out the world
In this post, I discuss how to gain the psychological benefits of nudity and naturism in natural environments whilst maintaining privacy. I highlight aletheic experiences that promote authenticity …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I'm getting older, and I've noticed my senses aren't as sharp as they used to be. However, I think that #naturism and #nudity help me experience the environment more acutely. Have a read of my latest blog: wp.me/pgKalA-wR
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Can aletheic environments enrich sensory experiences for older people?
The post discusses how ageing affects our perception of our bodies and surroundings. It highlights a study on care home design, revealing older residents prefer bold decor to counter declining sens…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I think @theguardian.com missed the obvious solution here (and I'm not being frivolous about this): www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20... the most responsible swimwear is no swimwear at all. #skinnydipping #naturism #nudeswimming
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Your swimwear is probably made from plastic. Here are 11 more responsible alternatives
Most swimwear relies on synthetic fibres, but some brands are taking steps to reduce their impact. We’ve rounded up the best bikinis, swimsuits and men’s trunks made from recycled and alternative mate...
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
There have been a few posts about whether #naturist advocates should show their faces / reveal their identities. There are reasons why some of us can't, explained here. It doesn't stop me from promoting the benefits of #naturism, but if I reveal my identity, my income is at risk. wp.me/pgKalA-3p
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Why I remain anonymous (for now)
You may have noticed that I am currently writing this website anonymously. This might seem odd, as one of the points of the site is to discover possible business opportunities and collaborations. S…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
When you go into nature - especially as a #naturist - do you make a conscious effort to notice changes in familiar places? The last few days, a #heatwave and thunderstorms, certainly changed my perception. A walk in some woodlands yesterday had a major impact on my senses wp.me/pgKalA-w4
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Really noticing
In this post, I reflect on my frequent visits to nearby woodlands, particularly from spring to summer. I have made the effort to intentionally notice the way the woodland changes with the seasons, …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today was the perfect day for a walk through the woods and a spot of naked #forestbathing - the best way to immerse oneself in nature. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of forest bathing - especially #naturist style, have a read of this: wp.me/pgKalA-U
Photograph of a nude male, facing away from the camera, walking through woodland enjoying the benefits of forest bathing in a non-sexual naturist context
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The intersection of my ideas about #biophilicdesign #hortticulture and #naturism is what led me to write my aletheic environments web site. it might just be a mid-life (late mid-life) crisis project, but it might be an interesting niche area of work aletheicenvironments.com/my-aletheic-...
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My aletheic philosophy
My aim is to explore the integration of biophilic design, horticulture, and naturism to enhance wellbeing in built environments. Here, I highlight the benefits of total, nude immersion in nature, w…
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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Whatlington Response: The Truth about Naturism bn.org.uk/news/news/pr...
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Whatlington Response: The Truth about Naturism
In recent weeks, media headlines have focused on “Turn a Blind Eye”, an adult-only campsite near Whatlington in East Sussex. The site describes itself using the word “naturist”, yet the activities pro...
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A follow up to my last post about creating naturist-friendly gardens, here is some advice about how to maintain privacy whilst allowing light and air into your space. #naturism #nakedwellbeing #gardendesign aletheicenvironments.com/2026/05/05/c...
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Camouflage and distraction: a practical guide to maintaining privacy without blocking out the world
In this post, I discuss how to gain the psychological benefits of nudity and naturism in natural environments whilst maintaining privacy. I highlight aletheic experiences that promote authenticity …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Today is World Naked Gardening Day in the Northern hemisphere #WNGD , so here is part 3 of my series on #naturist friendly Gardening in an aletheic context. aletheicenvironments.com/2026/05/02/t...
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The aletheic garden part 3: design for maximum usability
This post discusses the psychological benefits of naturism in biophilic garden environments, highlighting the importance of year-round usability. It emphasises using structural planting and shelter…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'm fortunate in that I work from home, which means wearing as much, or as little, as I want. My work is all about the design of offices. With the rise of co-working spaces for remote workers, could naturist clubs make space for #naturist workers? aletheicenvironments.com/2025/09/04/a...
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A space for doing
The post discusses the benefits of biophilic design in home offices and other remote working environments. I explore whether naturist working can improve performance and discuss how such practices …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Do you sometimes catch site of yourself in a mirror and think "that's not a good look". This triggers a response that makes me value myself differently - and not positively. This is especially the case when I see myself naked. #naturism has helped me, though, as this post explains wp.me/pgKalA-cp
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Self appreciation: the truth about bodies
In this post, I discus the complexities of body image and self-acceptance, highlighting the importance of appreciating one’s body for its functionality rather than aesthetics. It emphasizes p…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today is Earth Day. A really good day to think about not only our place on Earth, but also our time on this planet. If we are lucky, we might get 80-odd years here. A blink of an eye in humanity's history. We have done more damage in a lifetime than we in the previous 250,000 years wp.me/pgKalA-iq
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Really knowing our place in nature: from a humanist’s point of view
This article explores the concepts of risk, peril, and awe within biophilic design, highlighting their psychological significance. I argue that these feelings reveal truths about our existence and …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Clothing covering the skin is like smearing Vaseline on your spectacles. #Naturism allows our largest sense organ to tell the body that all is well in the environment
An ai-generated image of the face of a woman wearing spectacles that have been smeared with grease to illustrate a partial sensory deprivation.  This is analogous to wearing clothes, which similarly deprives skin of sensory inputs
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Fuerteventura is always a great place to experience nature at its most elemental. Windy, sunny and a choppy sea #naturism #Fuerteventura
Nude (naturist) male figure viewed from behind looking over a choppy sea in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The long Easter weekend is a time when thoughts turn to the garden, so why not take a look at pt. 2 of my Aletheic garden series: aletheicenvironments.com/2026/04/06/t... all about creating a space for full sensory immersion #gardendesign #naturism #biophilia
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The aletheic garden part 2. The sensory palette
In this post, I examine the sensory dimensions of aletheic garden design, advocating for an holistic approach that engages sight, touch, scent, sound, and light. I discuss the psychological benefit…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
A few months ago, I thought I would see if I could bring together ideas about the intersection of #biophilia #naturism #wellbeing and #design into some sort of coherent concept. I'm getting there, I think. Take a look at www.aletheicenvironments.com at let me know what you think
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designing for unhidden wellbeing
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
My aim is to bring #biophilicdesign and the philosophy of #naturism together to create environments that recognise and honour the human body as a natural component of its habitat - not merely an observer - to foster happiness, health, and authenticity. wp.me/PgKalA-dZ
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My aletheic philosophy
My aim is to explore the integration of biophilic design, horticulture, and naturism to enhance wellbeing in built environments. Here, I highlight the benefits of total, nude immersion in nature, w…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
I am a #humanist and a #naturist. I think that there is a significant overlap between these philosophies, and a greater appreciation of our place and the fragility of nature and our place in it is amplified when standing naked and vulnerable in the enormity of nature. wp.me/pgKalA-iq
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Really knowing our place in nature: from a humanist’s point of view
This article explores the concepts of risk, peril, and awe within biophilic design, highlighting their psychological significance. I argue that these feelings reveal truths about our existence and …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
If you enjoyed this, a fuller version of the article in BN Magazine can be found here: aletheicenvironments.com/2025/11/20/l...
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Light for health
On November 17, I attended the Biophilic Design Conference in London, where Ulysse Dormoy discussed the health impacts of modern office lighting, particularly the absence of near-infrared (NIR) lig…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
aletheicenvironments.com/2026/03/19/t... Part 1 of a series that I'm writing about how to design and enjoy an outdoor space for wellbeing that also facilitates nudity as part of the process. #naturism #biophilia #biophilicdesign #beyondbiophilia #biophilicliving
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The aletheic garden. Part 1: beyond a biophilic approach
In this series of posts I explore what distinguishes an aletheic garden from a conventionally biophilic one, and offer a practical framework for designing outdoor spaces that go beyond aesthetics t…
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A perfect statement.
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My thoughts about humanity's place in nature from a #humanist, #naturist perspective. Others may disagree. wp.me/pgKalA-iq
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Really knowing our place in nature: a humanist’s view
This article explores the concepts of risk, peril, and awe within biophilic design, highlighting their psychological significance. I argue that these feelings reveal truths about our existence and …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
wp.me/pgKalA-kj Why longer days trigger a genuine biological urge to get outside and uncovered; what cold air on bare skin actually does to the body; and why early spring - not midsummer - might be the best time of year to develop a purposeful outdoor #naturist practice.
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Spring: emerging into the light (even if it is still quite cold)
This post covers why longer days trigger a genuine biological urge to get outside and uncovered; what cold air on bare skin actually does to the body; and why early spring – not midsummer &#8…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I wrote an article about #naturism, #biophilicdesign and #nakedwellness I am pleased to say that is has been published in the Interior Design issue of The Journal of Biophilic Design (p108-121). You can get 10% off using this code 10JBD. journalofbiophilicdesign.com/journal-of-b...
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Buy books to learn about Biophilic Design in architecture, interior design in our built environment — Journal of Biophilic Design
Here you can buy a copy of the Biophilic Design book series. Learning about interior design and biophilic architecture. How Biophilia helps workplaces, healthcare, schools and homes. Wellbeing and sus...
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
I hit 60 a few weeks ago, and it made me think about how my body has changed over the years. Not always for the best. But it has managed to carry me to where I am, and hopefully for another 25 years or so. I wrote a short blog post about self appreciation: wp.me/pgKalA-cp #naturism #wellbeing
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Self appreciation: the truth about bodies
In this post, I discus the complexities of body image and self-acceptance, highlighting the importance of appreciating one’s body for its functionality rather than aesthetics. It emphasizes p…
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Kenneth Freeman @biophilia-etc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We need more #curling on TV. It's only ever shown at the Winter Olympics but it is, arguably, better than snooker. It deserves much more coverage. I also think there is scope for a hybrid snooker-curling sport played on an ice rink. Ice hockey goal nets as pockets and 23 curling stones as balls
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My thoughts about humanity's place in nature from a #humanist, #naturist perspective. Others may disagree. wp.me/pgKalA-iq
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Really knowing our place in nature: a humanist’s view
This article explores the concepts of risk, peril, and awe within biophilic design, highlighting their psychological significance. I argue that these feelings reveal truths about our existence and …
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
When #nudity and pleasure are thought of together, most people think about sex. But there is another naked pleasure that no-one bats an eyelid about: a shower or bath taken purely for relaxation. Unless you are very weird, it is done completely nude. An immersive, #biophilic activity wp.me/pgKalA-eN
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A hidden spring
The article explores the biophilic benefits of incorporating water into the home environment, particularly through warm showers. It highlights how such experiences engage the senses, promote wellbe…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The philosophies of #Humanism and #naturism are complementary, in my view. Happy Darwin Day to those that celebrate
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Complete immersion in the environment is why naturism is the ultimate biophilic experience. My aim is to bring #biophilicdesign, horticulture and the philosophy of #naturism together to create environments that recognise and honour the human body as a natural component of its habitat wp.me/PgKalA-dZ
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My aletheic philosophy
My aim is to explore the integration of biophilic design, horticulture, and naturism to enhance wellbeing in built environments. Here, I highlight the benefits of total, nude immersion in nature, w…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Wellness rooms are a common addition to many office buildings, but do they work? Corporate culture, good design and genuine privacy are vital if they are to be really useful. They should allow people to decompress and relax and recover as needed by the individual user of the space. wp.me/pgKalA-g4
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Wellness rooms in the workplace: they don’t always work, but they could
Modern office buildings often feature wellness rooms intended for employees to decompress, yet these spaces are frequently underutilised due to poor design, discomfort, and stigma. Effective wellne…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
A warm shower is more than a utilitarian act of hygiene, it is a truly restorative, biophilic experience that can stimulate all of the senses. The experience can be enhanced with some additional design elements. wp.me/pgKalA-eN
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A hidden spring
The article explores the biophilic benefits of incorporating water into the home environment, particularly through warm showers. It highlights how such experiences engage the senses, promote wellbe…
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
My aim is to bring #biophilic design, #horticulture, and the philosophy of #naturism together to create environments that recognise and honour the human body as a natural component of its habitat - not merely an observer - to foster happiness, health, and authenticity. wp.me/PgKalA-dZ
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My aletheic philosophy
My aim is to explore the integration of biophilic design, horticulture, and naturism to enhance wellbeing in built environments. Here, I highlight the benefits of total, nude immersion in nature, w…
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 23/01/2026
How dare the Coward in the White House undermine the bravery and sacrifice of our British troops. Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
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Sun and air @sunandair.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Do you ever catch a glance of yourself in the mirror and think negatively about what you see? It's a natural reaction, but if you use a mirror purposefully for some functional appreciation, you might feel better - more if you do it #naked #naturism #aletheia
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Self appreciation: the truth about bodies
In this post, I discus the complexities of body image and self-acceptance, highlighting the importance of appreciating one's body for its functionality rather than aesthetics. It emphasizes practicing self-compassion and creating mindful spaces to foster self-acceptance. Communal naturism is presented as a means to enhance body appreciation and reduce societal judgment, promoting overall well-being.
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