Journal of Biophilic Design to launch Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub at Clerkenwell Design Week

Our friends at The Journal of Biophilic Design have announced the launch of the ‘Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub’ at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025: an innovative new platform that connects architects, designers, and industry professionals with verified suppliers of biophilic and sustainable materials and products. The Sourcing Hub will offer a unique destination for specifiers to discover responsible materials and products, while allowing suppliers to showcase their offerings. This streamlined platform brings together verified manufacturers with engaged buyers actively seeking sustainable and biophilic design solutions. A dedicated platform for the A&D community to discover and buy approved biophilic interior solutions, from standard products and materials to bespoke pieces.

The official launch party will include a live demonstration of the Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub, the opportunity to meet partners and suppliers (including event hosts acou.space) plus attendees can enter a prize draw and sign up for discounts and exclusives on the hub. This event is sponsored by Vpod, acou.space, Mr Organic.

• Address – V Pod Studios, 88 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell EC1V 7DB.
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• Free to attend

‘Exploring Biophilic and Regenerative Design: Sourcing Sustainable Products and Materials’. Panel Discussion – Thursday 22 May 4 – 5pm

Join this fireside style discussion on how designers can source products and materials that are not only biophilic but also sustainable and regenerative. As we strive to create more harmonious and life-enhancing environments both inside and outside our buildings, this discussion will delve into the beauty and intentions behind these efforts and integrate living systems into our design solutions.

• Chair – Vanessa Champion, Editor and Founder, Journal of Biophilic Design
• Barbara Chandler, founder of Green Grads
• Charlotte Trudgen, Design director, acou.space
• Clare Bowman, Architect, academic and sustainability advisor, RCZM
• Enrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon

Address – Design Meets, Spa Fields, Northampton Road EC1R 0DF.

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Free to Attend

Biophilic  and regenerative design, incorporating natural elements to enhance human connection with nature, is gaining ever-growing momentum in architecture and interior design with continued research demonstrating its positive impacts on wellbeing, productivity, and environmental sustainability. The Journal has been repeatedly asked for recommendations on products with biophilic, sustainable, and regenerative credentials, and the Sourcing Hub is planned to deliver this.

Vanessa Champion, founder of The Journal, said, “Through conversations with designers, architects, and other industry professionals, one need became clear: a trusted, transparent space to find vetted suppliers that align with biophilic design principles. Our Sourcing Hub was created to bridge this gap.”

The platform ( biophilicdesignsourcinghub.com) organises content across five main categories: ‘Materials & Surfaces’, ‘Furniture & Fixtures, ‘Accessories & Textiles’, ‘Green & Blue’ and ‘Only One’ (a dedicated space for exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces). Each product is assessed using a concise, dedicated rating system which, in addition to traditional sustainability certification, evaluates each product and its compatibility with core biophilic and regenerative design principles. The process considers 10 key parameters covering various aspects of biophilic design, which provide a clear score for designers to make better product and material choices. This personalised approach sets the platform apart, ensuring users discover the optimum platform to access biophilia into their projects.

The Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub leverages an already established audience and integrated media channels, including a podcast with over 100 episodes and 30,000 monthly downloads. By association, suppliers and partners gain promotion across platforms including Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube guaranteeing extensive marketing exposure and direct connection to the specification audience.

Odile Smith, Sourcing Director based in Milan, added, “We are thrilled to accelerate the connection between designer and supplier with this unique platform. Our dedicated website provides a streamlined process for connections and a complimentary advisory service tailored to specific biophilic design requirements.”