{"id":2434,"date":"2020-09-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/70.32.23.59\/~libdot\/2020\/09\/07\/biophilic-design-contributes-to-human-well-being\/"},"modified":"2020-12-04T16:35:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T16:35:51","slug":"biophilic-design-contributes-to-human-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/en\/biophilic-design-contributes-to-human-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Biophilic design contributes to human well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biophilia emphasizes the importance of contact with nature for humans and their development. It was the American psychologist Edward O. Wilson who, in the 1980s, put forward the idea that humans have an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and with other forms of life. He calls this idea \u201cthe biophilia hypothesis,\u201d a spontaneous need for other forms of life.<\/p>\n

For more on Edward O. Wilson\u2019s “biophilia hypothesis”, check out this blog post by Lib. : https:\/\/www.lib.space\/en\/biophilic-design\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is biophilic design?<\/h3>\n

Biophilic design uses a few simple principles to create a human-centered approach when designing buildings and interior and exterior spaces. It brings human beings closer to their innate attraction to nature and green spaces thanks to the presence of natural elements or elements reminiscent of nature in buildings and their exterior components (balcony, terrace, garden, etc.).<\/p>\n

Biophilic design will therefore play an increasingly important role in the creation of workspaces in future years.<\/p>\n

Already, companies such as Apple, Google, Etsy, Airbnb, Amazon and Microsoft invest heavily in biophilic design elements when fitting out their offices.<\/p>\n

The advantages of a biophilic design<\/h3>\n

Numerous studies have shown that including biophilic elements in the design of workspaces provides numerous benefits for the health and well-being of employees. Indeed, many of them have reported feeling rejuvenated, energized and inspired by plant life, natural lighting and other natural elements of design in biophilic workspaces.<\/p>\n

In addition, the \u201cJournal of Experimental Psychology: Applied\u201d published a study in 2014 which showed that the presence of living green plants inside a building increases occupants’ sense of well-being by 40%.<\/p>\n

The main advantages of a biophilic design:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increased concentration<\/p>\n

\u2022 Improved engagement<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reduction of absenteeism<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increase in productivity (8% on average)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increase in well-being (13% on average) and mood<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reduced stress and anxiety<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increased creativity and cognitive abilities<\/p>\n

The various elements of a biophilic design<\/h3>\n

In workspaces, the natural elements will stimulate the senses as well as the self-awareness and concentration of the employees.<\/p>\n

Here is a non-exhaustive list of the most common elements found in a biophilic design:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Many living green plants<\/p>\n

\u2022 Living walls<\/p>\n

\u2022 Natural skylights letting the sun’s rays in<\/p>\n

\u2022 Indoor gardens<\/p>\n

\u2022 Openings to outdoor nature<\/p>\n

\u2022 Access leading to a naturally landscaped outdoor area<\/p>\n

\u2022 Colors reminiscent of nature<\/p>\n

\u2022 Natural materials<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tactile fabrics reminiscent of nature<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fountains or spaces with water<\/p>\n

Nature can also be evoked by geometric shapes, trompe l’oeil, juxtapositions of materials, angles, evocations of tree-storage, meeting-garden rooms or even by offices designed in a geometric French-style garden-like shape.<\/p>\n

Do you want to arrange your offices in such a way as to integrate natural elements? Contact the Lib. experts<\/a>, they know how to design biophilic workspaces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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