muurschildering Matthieu Ronsse
twiggy - verbouwing van een winkelpand - 2006 - ontwerp ism jan van gassen
muurschildering Matthieu Ronsse
twiggy - verbouwing van een winkelpand - 2006 - ontwerp ism jan van gassen
BIOENERGY refers to the various forms of life energy. It is committed to the well-being of individuals as energetic beings in harmony with themselves and their surroundings.
The focus is on restoring wholeness to the person, the animal and nature. The goal is to create harmonic balance, with polarity of 12/19 or 5/8, on the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social levels of the individual.
This not only includes the energetic network within and around the body, but also the interaction with the environment. As a result, an imbalance affecting an individual is occasionally addressed and remedied collectively.
Step by step the most dominant disturbing factor is identified and addressed to revitalize the self-healing capacity and balance the energy.
This technique enables precise identification of the sources of issues. Geobiology comes to the fore when a condition is related to electro- or geopathogenic influences in the environment.
The analysis of the energetic quality of foods, supplements and medications also includes screening their impact and compatibility with the body. In addition to analyzing the energetic quality of foods, supplements and medications, their compatibility with the body is also screened.
The golden ratio has long been regarded as a compass for perfect harmony — a universal proportion we instinctively recognize as beauty. But this 8/5 ratio, or phi 1.618, symbolizes more than aesthetics; it also reflects an ideal state of health for all living beings. In a balanced and vital body, this harmonious principle emerges naturally and plays a fundamental role in both our physical and mental well-being.
That is why we feel at ease in places where this balance is present, even when it operates on a level we cannot directly perceive.
That is why we feel at ease in places where this balance is present, even when it operates on a level we cannot directly perceive.
Our body and mind respond not only positively to harmony, but also negatively to environments in which this balance is virtually absent.
The reference work Neufert Architects’ Data also pays attention to geobiology within the context of building biology — the discipline that examines how environmental factors influence human health and well‑being. This includes studying the electromagnetic effects of the soil, buildings, spaces, construction materials and installations.
Although geobiology was once an integrated component of architectural design, it has gradually faded into the background — paradoxically at a time when its principles are more relevant than ever, due to the exponential increase in artificial electromagnetic radiation in our increasingly dense living environments. The consequences extend beyond humans alone, nature — plants and animals — is likewise affected in ways we cannot ignore.
Thanks to technological advancements, we now possess new insights into the complex interactions between environmental factors and health. Growing knowledge about frequencies within healthcare has opened new perspectives, placing the concept of polarity back at the centre of attention.
We are part of the Earth’s energy system. The electromagnetic effects of this system act on us continuously and invisibly from the surrounding environment. These fields influence our physical and mental balance—often without our awareness.
In addition, every building or place carries a characteristic energetic composition that varies from one location to another. The context therefore plays a crucial role in harmonizing buildings and places. These are the foundational principles of TERRAIN.
TERRAIN integrates the bleuprint of the place into the design.
The design is linked to the needs of the location to recover from harmful disturbances. Likewise, favorable qualities that improve the well-being of residents and users are highlighted.
By developing the project in dialogue with the environment using a decision tree, the process can run more efficiently based on feedback from the site itself without endlessly compensating without having to compensate endlessly when the site’s fundamental energy has not been restored.
TERRAIN brings balance to work and living environments—both in existing and future projects—by harmonising the unique energetic qualities of each place.
TERRAIN stands for building in harmony with the location.
This involves using the environment as a basis for balance and health.
The design method is based on geobiology, which focuses not only on tangible elements but also on the effects of electromagnetic fields. This results in more thoughtful design choices that resonate with the environment. The aim is to establish a long-term connection with the site by harmoniously integrating the subtle and the rational — not by shaping the site according to individual, usually non-collective preferences.
TERRAIN explores how design concepts can be used meaningfully and appropriately for the site.
The advice supports the design and construction process in selecting the most favorable choices, which lead us to an optimal qualitative and clear balance. This does not imply a rigid application of the golden ratio, but rather an approach to harmony based on energetic alignment.
In addition to implantation, spatial organization and layout; building principles and materials are crucial for disturbance-reducing and harmonizing construction. Their energetic quality and compatibility are tested and their effect on the environmental context is screened. For example, the fact that a product scores positively on durability does not say enough about the quality of its overall properties. A construction principle or material that works in one location is therefore not always compatible at other locations.
The evaluation also focuses on form features such as scale, volumetrics, proportions and rhythm; on material features such as structure, transparency, colour and texture. Color selection is based on site-specific energetic parameters rather than insights from color psychology.
In this way, choices support the harmonization of the energetic qualities of a space, building, or place, without relying on rules or personal preferences that could disrupt the balance.
TERRAIN cleanses places.
Terrain carries out on-site bio-remediation of existing buildings and following completion of construction work. This involves neutralizing any harmful information carriers and balancing positive environmental influences.
Each advisory package is tailored to the project, ensuring that the design is optimally aligned with the DNA of the location.
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Sophie Meersseman (1971°) has an extensive background in architecture and interior design. She studied at Sint-Lucas Ghent and gained experience at renowned architecture firms such as Vincent Van Duysen, Stéphane Beel and Xaveer De Geyter. She also taught design at KU Leuven, Sint-Lucas Architecture campus in Ghent.
What makes her work unique is her expertise in well-being from an energetic perspective. She uses an integrative approach aimed at sustainable quality of life. Her research starts from clear intentions. She believes that energy is the starting point for any engagement and largely determines how we individually and collectively interact with and shape the world.
Her practice thrives on three closely linked complementary pillars: architecture, bioenergy and geobiology.
As an architect, she is passionate about creating spaces that are not only functional, but also have a positive impact on the well-being of their users. Her designs are thoughtful and strive for harmony between people and environment.