The eight-story Carbon12 building features floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed mass timber, and natural light throughout. Photo courtesy Mercer Mass Timber

The walls, floors, and roof of the 600 square-foot BioHome3D were all additively manufactured off-site. Photo courtesy ASCC. Credit: MJ Gautrau, University of Maine

The EEBA High Performance Home Summit is an annual three-day event for builders of energy-efficient homes. Photo courtesy EEBA

Sights, smells, and even a bit of mystery are tenets of biophilic design patterns. Photo courtesy Dayvison de Oliveira Silva

When replacing exotic hardwoods such as Ipe, one pallet of Acre saves an acre of tropical rainforest, according to the report. Pictured: The Austin Barn vertical siding using Acre sheets. Photo courtesy Modern Mill

From hexagonal patterns to building with bamboo, here are five kitchen trends to keep an eye on. Photo by Rodnae Productions from Pexels

Exterior Portfolio Market Square Vinyl Siding in Indigo

Ample natural light and exposed stone fixtures are just some of the best biophilic design practices. Photo by Matheus Bertelli from Pexels

“We don’t have bright-enough days, and we probably have too-bright evenings,” said Mariana G. Figueiro, professor and director, Light and Health Research Center, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai. Photos: View Inc.

Echo Ridge Country Ledgestone from Cultured Stone. Photo courtesy Justin Krug

Biomorphic forms and patterns are a core principle of biophilic building design, according to author and expert Bill Browning. Photo courtesy Kayla McKenzie Photography

Image: courtesy Al Tozer/Copperline Homes