From biotech labs to biophilic design, Jamie Mitri—chemical/environmental engineer and founder of Moss Pure—shares how she built the world’s first design objects using 100% living moss that require no watering, sunlight, or maintenance. We dig into the science behind Moss Pure’s certified biological air filtration, why most “moss walls” are preserved (and chemical‑smelling) imposters, and how thoughtful design can reduce stress while elevating any space.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What sparked Jamie’s leap from medical devices to living‑moss innovation.
• How a patent‑pending system keeps moss alive—without pumps or power.
• Why “preserved moss” isn’t living, and how it can off‑gas chemicals.
• The difference between mechanical vs biological air filters.
• How to evaluate air‑quality claims (ASTM/ISO standards 101).
• Where biophilic design genuinely helps—and where it’s overhyped.
