In today’s world, many Africans are disconnected from the land, from our cultures, from each other. Cities have become concrete jungles. Villages are told to copy those cities. But Africa holds a timeless truth — When we live close to nature, we thrive — in body, mind, spirit, and community.
In a world losing its connection to the land, we return home — to nature, to community, to ourselves. Reclaiming the wisdom of nature, community, and culture.
We believe Africa’s timeless truth —When we live close to nature, we thrive — in body, mind, spirit, and community.
GBL (Green Biophilic Living) is an African ecosystem of ideas, designs, products, and practices that reconnect people, spaces, and communities to the living world.
We blend ancient African knowledge with modern biophilic design and sustainability.
We’re not here to push people backwards.
We’re here to root us deeper — so we grow forward, wisely.
Courses on African traditional architecture, biophilic design, and green building.
Art, jewelry, and products inspired by Africa’s living beauty.
Interiors that breathe — for homes, workspaces, and community hubs.
Consultancy for individuals, builders, and businesses who want to live in harmony with nature
Biophilia is not just a concept to me ,it is a way of remembering. I grew up feeling this pull between our concrete cities and the living world outside.
As an African interior designer and biophilic living champion, I believe we can reclaim our right to live well with nature, culture, and community at the heart of everything we build and become.
Founder & Ecosystem Keeper | GBL
Wangui Mwangi
Whether you’re building, learning, creating, or healing — we are your kin on the path back to natural living.
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Join us as we build Beautifully, Sustainably: Learn how to design and build with local materials that breathe with the land.
