Why are indoor landscapes important - Part 1

In this recurring episode we sit down with professionals in our field to hear their perspective on the importance of indoor landscapes and horticulture in the built environment.  

We are joined by Liana Hutcheon and Jack Harris from the John Mini Distinctive Landscapes team. Together their experience working on interior landscapes is just shy of 50 years.  

They’ll share why indoor landscapes are important and the many roles an interiorscape can serve. We’ll discuss shifts over past decades, how indoor plants moved beyond a trend and into an integral part of interior design, an indoor landscape’s connection to the concept of biophilia, and how interiorscapes speak to a client’s brand and values. This latter point is a particularly interesting take.  

In our conversation we reference the theory of biophilia. As discussed in the episode, we want to accurately reference when and who developed this theory. The term ‘biophilia’ was first used by the social psychologist Erich Fromm. However, the hypothesis of biophilia was later popularized in Edward O. Wilson’s book ‘Biophilia’, published in 1984.

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Till next episode, if you are looking for some urban landscape inspiration, be sure to explore our website and portfolio at www.johnmini.com.