The Material Soul: Timber, Texture, and the Language of Care
Explore how timber’s texture and warmth create soulful spaces in architecture. Discover why thoughtful material choices like timber express care, longevity, and emotional connection. Michael Davies Architect NZ | Daedal.
Beyond Green: Designing for a Living Future
Daedal explores how soulful, regenerative architecture goes deeper than sustainability—creating spaces that give back to nature, support wellbeing, and reconnect people to place.
The Soulful Architecture Manifesto
Discover The Soulful Architecture Manifesto by Daedal—led by Michael Davies Architect NZ. A human-centered, biophilic, and emotionally resonant approach to contemporary architecture and sustainable design.
Why Every Building Should Have a Green Roof: Towards a More Resilient Architecture
Discover why green roofs should be the standard for sustainable architecture. Michael Davies, NZ architect at Daedal, explores how biophilic design and soulful architecture can transform rooftops into thriving ecosystems. Learn the benefits, challenges, and real-world examples from Europe and beyond.
The Power of Biophilia in Design: Reconnecting with Nature
Explore essential biophilic design terminology with Michael Davies of Daedal. From biomimicry to bioarchitecture, learn how these concepts shape soulful, sustainable, and nature-integrated spaces in contemporary architecture.
Architectural Health & Resilience: Lessons from a Peanut Label
Many modern buildings are filled with hidden toxins that impact our health and well-being. Michael Davies, Architect NZ and founder of Daedal, explores how greenwashing has misled us and why soulful architecture—rooted in natural materials and biophilic design—is the key to healthier, more connected spaces. Discover how toxin-free design can transform the way we live.
Why Some Buildings Just Have That Feeling
Discover why some homes instantly feel like home. Michael Davies, Architect NZ, and Daedal explore the power of human-centered design, emotional architecture, and biophilic principles in creating soulful spaces that connect deeply with people and place.
Introducing Biophilic Design into School Spaces
Michael Davies, Architect NZ, and Daedal bring biophilic design to school refurbishments, integrating nature-inspired visuals and materials. Discover how macro photography of native NZ bird feathers, wood textures, and thoughtful design elevate student well-being and cognitive function.