The Story of Habitarmonia Ecosystem
Habitarmonia was born from a profound realization: spaces shape us — and in turn, we shape the world. When we design with reverence, wisdom, and embodied knowing, spaces become agents of healing, imagination, and regeneration.
Our ecosystem is a living bridge between knowledge and action, connecting pioneers who believe that the future of design must regenerate not only ecosystems, but the soul of civilization itself.
We exist to:
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Challenge extractive models of architecture and design.
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Introduce life-centered, embodied, and regenerative practices.
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Reunite body, psyche, and place into a seamless dance of belonging.
Habitarmonia is a call to action: to create spaces where humans and nature thrive together.
Universal Living Design -
A Philosophy for a Flourishing Future
At Habitarmonia, we dare to dream bigger. Our guiding philosophy, Universal Living Design, transcends traditional boundaries. It is a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to design that:
- Honors the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and all forms of life—whether seen or unseen, known or unknown.
- Seeks balance and thriving across dimensions: physical, emotional, cultural, and ecological.
- Empowers innovation to create spaces, systems, and ideas that harmonize well-being, sustainability, and resilience.
We don’t just design for today—we design for life across generations.
Why join Habitarmonia Ecosystem?
Becoming a part of Habitarmonia means stepping into a global network dedicated to reshaping design and fostering sustainability, well-being, and belonging.
Collaborative Community
Engage with professionals passionate about biophilic design, neuroaesthetics, regenerative practices, and holistic well-being. Together, we foster meaningful change.
Exclusive Educational Resources
Access workshops, masterclasses, and courses led by global experts in life-centered design. (Design spaces that prioritize well-being, sustainability, and balance)
Networking Opportunities
Connect with industry leaders, share expertise, and collaborate on impactful projects that shape the future of design and sustainability.
Professional Growth
Promote your services, gain visibility, co-create resources, and participate in events like the upcoming Barcelona Symposium on Neuroscience and Environmental Psychology applied to Arquitecture (co-organized by Habitarmonia).
Design Challenges in a Changing World
In today’s dynamic world, design professionals face unprecedented challenges in creating spaces that prioritize well-being, sustainability, and connection to nature. At Habitarmonia, we recognize these hurdles and strive to equip our members with the tools and collaborative opportunities needed to address them effectively.
Complex Design Challenges:
Designing spaces that seamlessly integrate biophilic principles, sustainable materials, and innovative environmental considerations is a multifaceted process. Professionals must balance aesthetics with functionality while ensuring their designs enhance well-being and promote sustainability.
Isolated Silos:
Many professionals work within their specific disciplines, missing opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. This lack of integration can lead to fragmented approaches, limiting the potential to create holistic and transformative spaces.
Lack of Holistic Approach:
Without considering the interconnectedness of design elements, professionals risk overlooking how their decisions impact occupants' well-being and environmental sustainability. Habitarmonia empowers members to adopt a systems-thinking approach, bridging gaps and fostering collaboration.
The Habitarmonia Spiral:
Our Signature Framework. A meta-framework guiding your inner and outer design journey.
Inspired by phenomenology, biophilia, embodied design, and systems thinking.
Five Living Phases:
* Remember — Reconnect with nature and your senses (nature connection, awakening, sensory presence)
* Reclaim — Heal your relationship with space (emotional repair, healing, cleansing, inner ecology)
* Reimagine — Dream new paradigms (creative fire, visioning, dreaming new possibilities)
* Reweave — Co-create in community (interconnection, systems weaving, community building)
* Root — Prototype regenerative futures (embodiment, integration, solid growth, applied change)
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"The Spiral is not linear—it is alive. It invites us to design with soul, system, and soil."
Highlights from Our Thought-Provoking Events
Explore some of the inspiring sessions we´ve hosted with global experts in biophilic design, well-being and sustainability:
Explore Key Modalities
Habitarmonia Ecosystem: Embracing Design for Well-Being and Sustainability
At Habitarmonia, we believe that design has the power to transform lives, communities, and the environment. Our five interconnected pillars of design embody this vision, offering actionable insights that inspire balance and harmony:
- Holistic Vision: Integrating emotional, physical, and environmental well-being.
- Practical Insights: Providing frameworks and tools to address modern challenges effectively.
- Global Impact: Empowering professionals to lead in sustainable, inclusive design.
Join us in exploring these transformative design approaches that nurture harmony between people, places, and the planet:
1. Human Well-being
Designing for health and well-being blends biophilic design to reconnect with nature, neuroarchitecture to boost focus and creativity, and trauma-informed design to create safe, healing spaces. By engaging the senses through sensorial design and prioritizing comfort and clarity, these philosophies transform spaces into havens for physical, mental, and emotional health.
2. Ecological Harmony
Designing for ecological harmony integrates practices that align with nature to support long-term environmental health. Regenerative design restores ecosystems while enhancing resilience, and biomimicry draws inspiration from nature to solve design challenges. By creating sustainable spaces that minimize resource use, embedding ecological awareness into every decision, and prioritizing biodiversity through life-centered design, these approaches foster a balance between humans and the natural world.
3. Connection and Community
Designing for connection and community focuses on fostering social cohesion, inclusivity, and cultural identity. Placemaking creates spaces that encourage connection and reflect community values, while participatory design ensures equity by involving stakeholders in the process. Environmental psychology explores how spaces shape behaviors and interactions, and social sustainability prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and cultural representation. Cultural design honors traditions and identities, creating environments that celebrate and strengthen the bonds between people and their communities.
4. Spirituality and Meaning
Designing for spirituality and meaning infuses spaces with harmony, purpose, and emotional resonance. Sacred geometry brings balance and symbolism through patterns and proportions, while feng shui aligns energy flows to promote well-being. Resonance design uses sound, light, and materials to evoke emotional and spiritual alignment, and holistic architecture blends aesthetics, functionality, and spiritual principles. Purpose-driven design creates environments that deeply connect with human values, fostering a sense of meaning and fulfillment.
5. Resilience and Adaptability
Designing for resilience and adaptability prepares spaces to meet future challenges with flexible, lasting solutions. Resilient design enables adaptation to climate, societal, and technological changes, while adaptive and modular design ensures flexibility to evolve with users’ needs. Behavioral design and nudge theory subtly encourage positive habits, and evidence-based design grounds decisions in research for effective, sustainable outcomes. By incorporating data-driven and smart design, spaces become responsive, efficient, and ready for the future.
Educational Excellence and Collaboration
At Habitarmonia Ecosystem, we’re more than just a platform—we’re a vibrant community of visionaries co-creating transformative educational experiences. Together with our ambassadors, we develop and offer courses that inspire a deeper connection with design, nature, and well-being.
Our educational offerings include:
- The Biophilic Design Paradigm Shift Program: A groundbreaking journey into designing for well-being and sustainability.
- Collaborative Courses: Co-created with expert ambassadors, exploring diverse fields such as Feng Shui, Sacred Geometry, Forest Bathing, Regenerative Design, Geomancy, Scentscaping, and more.
By collaborating with top professionals, Habitarmonia ensures that our educational content is innovative, inclusive, and impactful. Join us to access a wealth of opportunities, from exclusive learning experiences that delve into cutting-edge design principles to collaborative networks that connect you with like-minded professionals and industry leaders. Equip yourself with transformative insights and tools to design spaces that prioritize well-being, sustainability, and harmony, shaping a better future for both people and the planet.
Membership Tiers and Benefits
By becoming a member of Habitarmonia, you join a global ecosystem of forward-thinkers driving change. For €300/year (€150/year for students), you’ll gain:
Two Ways to Join, Two Paths to Impact: Members & Ambassadors
1. Members: Building a Thriving Community Together
As a Member, you’ll gain access to the Habitarmonia Ecosystem’s wealth of resources, events, and networking opportunities. Membership is open to anyone who values sustainable, well-being-focused design and is ready to contribute and grow within a supportive global community.
2. Ambassadors: Leaders and Changemakers
Becoming an Ambassador is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in the Habitarmonia Ecosystem. Ambassadors are carefully selected based on their expertise, commitment, and ability to contribute to the community at a higher level.
Ambassador Role: This is a special role reserved for those who apply or are personally invited—it's not part of the open membership, but a unique opportunity to contribute and co-create with us.
Ambassadorship is by application or invitation only. To apply, email [email protected]. Share your experience, and how you’d like to contribute to the community.
Choose Your Membership:
Membership for Everyone, Everywhere – Empowering a Global Community with Fair and Inclusive Opportunities.
Why We’re Doing This
We believe in creating a truly global community where everyone, regardless of location or income, has the opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive. By offering flexible tiers, we ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.
Transparency and Accountability
All memberships will be reviewed to align with our tier criteria, ensuring fairness and that no one is overlooked.
Let me know if this works for you!
Our Mission
At Habitarmonia Academy, we're on a mission to use design superpowers to create value for people, society, and the environment. We're guided by principles like unity, connection, inclusivity, and change alignment. Our goal is to unite visionary design professionals who want to create spaces that go beyond the ordinary.
Teamwork and Holistic ApproachÂ
We're all about teamwork. We believe in a holistic approach to design that enriches lives and communities. We're on a mission to create spaces that bridge the gap between humans and nature, inspiring deep connections and a sense of belonging.
Sustainability as our Compass
Sustainability is our compass. We're champions of eco-conscious design in every aspect. We're setting new standards for sustainable living and embracing thriving ecosystems to make a lasting, positive impact on our planet.
Educator and AdvocatesÂ
We're educators and advocates, sparking a global movement of change-makers. Our academy is a treasure trove of knowledge, guiding individuals to unlock the transformative potential of design. Our mission is clear: we want design to be a catalyst for harmony, connection, and well-being on a global scale.
Challenges in Modern Design
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In today's rapidly changing world, our living spaces face unprecedented challenges. From environmental sustainability to holistic well-being, the need for thoughtful, purposeful design has never been greater.
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How We Address it
That's where Habitarmonia Academy and Ecosystem step in. We see these challenges and are here to equip design professionals like you with the know-how to turn spaces into havens of balance, beauty, and well-being.
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 So, why do we do this?Â
But there's a significant issue at hand. Many design professionals often find themselves working in isolated silos, each armed with a unique set of tools and knowledge. It's as if the key to creating spaces that truly promote health and well-being is scattered across various disciplines and locked away in individual experiences. This fragmentation prevents the holistic approach we desperately need.
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Because we deeply believe that design isn't just about making things look good; it's about shaping our lives. Our passion is all about using design to create spaces that boost well-being, foster connections, and promote sustainability. Through our courses and our welcoming community, we want to empower professionals like you to be changemakers in the design world. Together, we're rewriting the design story, making the world brighter, healthier, and more harmonious for everyone
Ready to unlock your design superpowers, connect with visionaries, and transform lives through well-being-driven design?
Click the 'Join Now' button below to become part of our vibrant ecosystem.
Meet Our Ambassador Team
At Habitarmonia Ecosystem, we're all about collaboration and breaking down silos. That's why we've assembled an incredible team of ambassadors, each a seasoned professional in their respective design department. Our ambassadors serve as the bridge between different areas of expertise, fostering unity and ensuring a holistic approach to well-being-driven design.
With diverse backgrounds in sensory design, regeneration, environmental psychology, neuroarchitecture, biophilic design,  neuro-landscaping, mental well-being, education-design, workplace design, city design, hospitality design, residential design, and more, our ambassadors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our vibrant community.
They are here to guide, inspire, and facilitate connections among our members. Together, we're redefining design excellence and creating spaces that elevate well-being, sustainability, and balance.
Join our ecosystem today and tap into the collective wisdom of our amazing ambassador team. Let's transform the world of design together!
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Please keep in mind that this is just a small glimpse of our total group of collaborators and ambassadors. I warmly encourage you to explore the impressive community of our dedicated and accomplished ambassadors
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"This platform is a lifeline and a treasure trove for those aspiring to become biophilic design professionals. What truly moves me is not only the abundance of enriching content and enlightening webinars but also the safe haven it provides to address the everyday hurdles we face in our design journey. It's a space where challenges transform into opportunities, empowering us to transcend boundaries and bring our projects to life in ways we never imagined."
Catalina Zabala
Certified Biophilic Designer / Interiors & Homes Well-being Expert / Former AI fashion and home solutions
"Some people don’t just create projects—they ignite movements. Nuria is one of those rare leaders who not only envisions a better future but builds the path to make it happen. As the founder of Habitarmonia Academy & Ecosystem, she has created more than just a platform—she has cultivated a thriving community where knowledge, talent, and transformation come together seamlessly. She doesn’t just share insights—she sparks change. By connecting people, resources, and opportunities, she has built an environment where individuals and organizations don’t just grow; they evolve. If you are looking for something more than just another learning experience, if you want to be part of a true ecosystem of innovation and impact, Habitarmonia is the place. And Nuria? She’s the driving force behind it all. 1000% recommended."
Marisa Toldo -Space Your Place
Architect and Founder
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