Biophilic Design in Architecture

​Biophilic design is an architectural approach aiming to connect property occupants with nature. This approach integrates natural lighting, ventilation, and natural landscape features. These components aim to establish a built environment that enhances productivity and fosters individual well-being.

There are various benefits of integrating nature into architecture. First, it fosters individuals' physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being. Second, images depicting nature, plants, mountains, and outdoor landscapes yield the same positive mental effects on well-being as in natural surroundings. Additionally, incorporating biophilic design elements reduces stress levels, facilitates patient healing, and heightens creativity.

The biophilic design comprises three categories: natural analogs, nature in the space, and nature of the space. Natural analogs explore non-living and indirect nature representations within the built environment. Elements such as objects, materials, colors, shapes, sequences, and patterns derived from nature manifest as artistic expressions, ornamentation, furniture, decor, and textiles.

Nature in the space involves tangible and fleeting natural world aspects such as plants, water, animals, breezes, sounds, and scents. Potted plants, flowerbeds, bird feeders, gardens, fountains, and green structures are typical examples. Last, the nature of the space explores how spatial arrangements mimic natural inclinations. This includes the desire for expansive views, fascination with the unknown, obscured sights, and elements featuring some form of phobia but with trusted safety.

Ariel Soudry

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