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
Spotlight Report
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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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Acoustic Ecology: Designing for the Ear
Primer
By engaging our sense of hearing, and our sonological competence, design can improve our ability to listen to and know the places we inhabit.
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Biomimicry: Designing Conditions Conducive to Life
Primer
Biomimicry offers a vitalizing framework for reconnecting designers to nature and driving innovation.
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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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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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Biophilic Design: Indulging Our Love of Life
Primer
New biophilia metrics pin down what it means to engage the love of nature through design.
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Better Hospital Design May Reduce Violence
News Brief
