Explore how biophilia, design, horticulture and naturism combine to enhance wellbeing, creating spaces that foster comfort and connection with nature.

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.

designing for unhidden wellbeing

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…

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…

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…

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, …

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…

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…

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, …

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 …

designing for unhidden wellbeing

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, enhances well-being by immersing oneself in nature, reducing stress and anxiety while boosting mood and cognitive function. Usually practiced clothed, nudity may de…

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 …

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…

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...

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…

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, …

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…

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…

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...

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

designing for unhidden wellbeing

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…

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 …

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…

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…