Sustainable Design Conversations

Our guest for July will be Chintamani Bird, Founder and Director of Studio Chintamani, an interior designer whose work uses neuroscience and biophilic principles to foster wellbeing in the built environment, redefining the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit.

We will be discussing how biophilic and nature-based strategies can enhance cognitive performance, emotional wellbeing and occupant resilience, and how to design spaces that support both human health and ecological regeneration.

Working at the intersection of biophilic design, sustainability, ecology and neuroscience, Chintamani’s work explores how the built environment can profoundly influence mental health, cognitive function and overall wellbeing. In this episode, we delve into the science behind biophilic design and discover how incorporating nature into our homes, workplaces and communities can reduce stress, enhance creativity and support healthier, more resilient lives.

Drawing on international research and practical design experience, Chintamani will share her insights into neuro-biophilic innovation and explain why designing for human wellbeing is becoming one of the most important considerations in creating truly sustainable built environments.

Whether you're a designer, builder, homeowner or simply curious about the connection between nature, the brain and wellbeing, this conversation offers an inspiring and evidence-based perspective on the future of design.

Speaker Bio

Chintamani Bird is an award-winning international speaker, writer and interior designer, and the Founder and Director of Studio Chintamani. Her work sits at the intersection of biophilic design, sustainability, ecology and neuroscience, with a focus on how the built environment can positively influence mental health, cognitive function and overall wellbeing.

Recognised as a world leader in neuro-biophilic innovation, Chintamani was a keynote speaker at the World Leaders Summit – Oxford 2026 at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, where her work in design for human wellbeing received international recognition.

Chintamani has completed sustainability studies through the University of Tasmania and holds accreditations in Living Futures and the Living Building Challenge. She is also a Certified Biophilic Design Practitioner through the International Living Future Institute.

A published international author and monthly columnist for the Journal of Biophilic Design, Chintamani has been featured on global podcasts and spoken at major industry events, including the Sydney Build Expo. Through her work, she continues to champion a future where the built environment is regenerative, resilient and deeply supportive of both human and planetary wellbeing.

Event Details:
When: Wednesday 15th July 1pm - 2pm
Where: Online: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87534176120
Cost: Free