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.
Founded
Nairobi, 2025
A member-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.
Read our story →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.
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.
Get in touch→