Biophilic Design Starter Pack for occupational therapists
Are you an OT looking for nature-based design support?
In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, there exists a niche that demands both innovation and empathy - the world of adapted homes. In the context of adapted homes, where residents often spend the majority of their time indoors, the incorporation of biophilic principles takes on a profound significance.
Adapted homes aren’t just spaces, they’re tools for rehabilitation, identity, and independence, and as an OT, you already understand the power of a well-designed environment.
This free guide helps you pair your clinical insight with biophilic design without becoming a designer.
Use it to:
Identify your client’s sensory needs and pair them with interior choices that support and complement their expectations.
Confidently collaborate on home adaptations and new builds with clients not ready to give up on aesthetic preferences.
Get a head start on those “where do we even begin?” moments—with a flexible, structured tool that keeps clients engaged.
Bring something new to the table—this pack will help you stand out as an OT who’s not just practical, but attuned to the environments your clients want to live in.
Are you an occupational therapist?
You already bring deep insight into your clients’ lives—their routines, challenges, support systems, and sensory needs. But when it comes to making frequent interior choices that align with all of that... it’s easy to get stuck.
This free guide was designed to sit right beside your clinical tools. It introduces biophilic design as a flexible, sensory-aware toolkit, not a rigid style or aesthetic.
You’ll find real-life strategies to:
Tailoring interiors to match sensory profiles (low, medium, high)
Use biophilic design as a creative scaffold
Confidently communicate suggestions to implement biophilic design elements
Explore a real-life case study with a low-sensory design application
Let design and aesthetics join the conversation early, not as a nice-to-have
You don’t need to become a designer—just stay curious.
💡What’s inside?
Everything you need to start meaningful design conversations.
✔️ Bridging the Gap - Why this guide exists
✔️ Shared goals - Where OTs meet designers
✔️ How big a slice of nature do you need? - It’s not all or nothing
✔️ Biophilic Design in Practice - Sliding scale application — described simply
✔️ How to Use This Guide - A modular & flexible mini template
✔️ Closer Look - How to apply any of the 15 elements
✔️ Case Study - Navigating different sensory profiles in one project
✔️ From Pressure Point to Possibility - Second-guessing your instincts
✔️ Let's Collaborate - Book a consult, CPD
Does your client have more than one room to think about?
I’d love to help.
If this guide feels like the missing link between clinical insight and how a home could feel for your client, let’s talk.
I collaborate with OTs, case managers, and families to design sensory-aware, biophilic spaces that nurture wellbeing, promote independence, and truly feel like home.
Whether you're looking for a one-off consultation, CPD session, or full collaboration, let’s chat.
