OVERVIEW
There’s a reason we dread the basement office with no windows, or the cubicle farm surrounded by executive suites that get the views. A lack of connection to the outdoors can noticeably affect mood, and at a broader level it has been linked to health impacts and reduced productivity.
These resources investigate why it’s a good idea to design with biophilia—our innate love of nature—in mind. They also offer specific guidance for targeting those features proven to make the biggest difference.
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How to Access the Full Power of Biophilia
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To Save Cities, Save Trees
News Brief
Urban forests do $500 million worth of heavy lifting each year for the world’s largest cities—and there’s plenty of room to plant more.
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Green Spaces May Deter Crime, Urban Studies Reveal
News Brief
Parks could be the answer for some cities wrestling with drug-related violence, vandalism, and theft.
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How Nature Creates Green Jobs—If We Listen
Blog Post
Biomimicry experts explore resilient design from environmental, social, and economic perspectives.
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Can Bioinspired Innovations Find Economic Footing?
News Brief
Biophilia and biomimicry captivate the mind and senses, but are they economically viable? A report from Terrapin Bright Green says yes.
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14 Design Patterns: Report Puts Science Behind Biophilia
News Brief
Designers are given specific guidance on how to interpret and utilize the “14 Patterns of Biophilic Design” in a new report.
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Plants in Offices Enhance Worker Engagement
News Brief
Office plants make workers happier, which helps prevent the kind of disengagement that takes a toll on productivity, according a recent report.
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Better Hospital Design May Reduce Violence
News Brief
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The Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design
News Brief
What should green buildings look like? The Shape of Green breaks new ground with a framework for exploring that elusive question.
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Research Finds Nature Imagery Improves Attention
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