Chintamani Bird is an award-winning international speaker, writer, and interior designer, and the Founder and Director of Studio Chintamani. Her work sits at the intersection of biophilic design, sustainability, ecology, and neuroscience, with a focus on how the built environment can positively influence mental health, cognitive function, and overall wellbeing.
Recognised as a world leader in neuro-biophilic innovation, Chintamani was a keynote speaker at the World Leaders Summit – Oxford 2026, held at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, where her work in design for human wellbeing received international recognition.
Chintamani has completed sustainability studies through the University of Tasmania and holds accreditations in Living Futures and the Living Building Challenge. She is also a certified biophilic design practitioner through the International Living Future Institute.
She is a published international author and monthly columnist for the Journal of Biophilic Design, and has been featured on global podcasts exploring the connection between design and the brain. Chintamani has spoken at major industry events, including the Sydney Build Expo, and continues to contribute to conversations shaping the future of sustainable design.
Her mission is to transform the built environment into one that is regenerative, resilient, and deeply supportive of both human and planetary wellbeing.