Biophilic Design

According to Merriam-Webster:

Definition of biophilia

: a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature a desire or tendency to commune with nature

Biophilia is the term coined by the Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson to describe what he saw as humanity’s “innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes,” and to be drawn toward nature, to feel an affinity for it, a love, a craving.

Principles of Biophilic Design

Environmental Features

Environmental Features

Using elements found in nature to enhance a space using vegetation, sunlight & earth forms.

Natural Shapes & Forms

Natural Shapes & Forms

Using organic shapes and forms found in a living landscape.

Natural Patterns & Processes

Natural Patterns & Processes

The sensory experience of transitioning hard modern structures with soft complimentrary natural contrasts.

Light & Space

Light & Space

The use of natural light in a space to stimulate dynamic & sculputal forms of plants & plant elements.

 

Place-Based Relationships

Place-Based Relationships

Connection to an environment using deliberately placed geographical features.

Evolved Human Nature Relationships

Evolved Human-Nature Relationships

The inherant relationship between humans and nature giving a sense of our place within it.