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The meaning behind material finishes

In a biophilic year archive

Material choices include a variety of design decisions that dig deeper than aesthetics and function. Among them is the finishing of natural materials, a detail with its own meaning in biophilic design.

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This essay is part of A Biophilic Year Archive, available with the book A Biophilic Year: 365 thoughts on the essence and practice of biophilic design.

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