Community
A continent-wide network of practitioners, scholars, and stewards meeting regularly across Africa.
Africa’s biophilic movement
Keep your roots.Grow wisely.Live naturally.
The Green Biophilic Living Society is a non-profit member movement. We exist to advance biophilic living across Africa — through community, advocacy, knowledge, and the annual Conference & Expo.
FoundedNairobi, 2025Member-led non-profit
The Society
A movement.
Rooted in nature, inspired by culture.
Born from the inaugural Africa Biophilic Building Conference of 2025, GBLS is the home of Africa’s biophilic movement — a network of architects, interior designers, wellness professionals, and policy makers redefining how we build, live, and grow.
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An open invitation
Join the movement.
Rooted in nature. Inspired by culture. Designed for life. The Green Biophilic Living Society is open to everyone who wants to help shape how Africa builds, lives, and grows.
Stay Informed
Newsletters, field reports, and event invites.
Co-Create
Shape panels, sub-themes, and the annual programme.
Contribute
Speak, sponsor, exhibit, or share your case study.
Explore
Tour African biophilic projects with the Society.
What we do
Four pillars holding up a continental movement.
Advocacy
Voice in policy and capital — making the case for nature-led building at every table.
Knowledge
Curated learning: case studies, talks, field reports, and the annual conference archive.
View the course ->Convening
The annual Africa Biophilic Building Conference & Expo — the movement’s flagship gathering.
Upcoming · 13–14 August 2026
The 2026 Conference
& Expo.
Two days, seven panels, a continent of practitioners. Africa’s biggest biophilic gathering returns to Nairobi.
See the Expo page→In good company
Standing with studios shaping Africa’s built future
Build with us.
Whether you’re an architect, a sponsor, an institution, or a curious mind — there’s a place for you in the movement.
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