Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a globally recognized green leader whose mission includes advancing sustainability and promoting human and environmental well-being through action and research. Initially a 1960s public works building, the ESC transformed in 2019, becoming one of the greenest buildings in the world - prioritizing the health and well-being of people and the planet.

As biophilia consultant for the project, Lens designed and facilitated a series of customized in-person regenerative, integrative design workshops focused on interdisciplinary stakeholder (design team, owner, community) engagement to create a unique design strategy to foster human-nature connections. The workshops occurred during the design process, creating a roadmap for its implementation into the project. Lens then utilized this design strategy to advise the team throughout the project planning and all the way through occupancy. Program spaces encourage physical and mental well-being – including a yoga studio, fitness center, and meditation room. There is also an array of compelling biophilic design patterns throughout, such as connection to water, natural and indigenous materials, views, and vistas, daylight, and multi-sensory artwork.