Staircase and Metal Tread Biophilic design prefers natural over synthetic materials, as human beings innately feel more at ease with the former. In this house in Israel, the limestone walls are recycled from dismantled houses in the region. The stone staircase is original.  Photo 10 of 26 in 20 Nature-Loving Homes Where Biophilia Thrives from A 250-Year-Old Stone House in Israel with a Surprisingly Modern Interior

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Biophilic design prefers natural over synthetic materials, as human beings innately feel more at ease with the former. In this house in Israel, the limestone walls are recycled from dismantled houses in the region. The stone staircase is original.