BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Biophilic Design



Biophilic Design

Definition

Biophilic design is a new approach to sustainable development that incorporates the positive experience of nature into the design of the built environment. The definitive guide to this emerging practice of biophilic design, this book contains original and timely contributions from world-renowned scientists, designers, and practitioners on the theory, science, and practice of biophilic design.

Principles

Human psychology clearly benefits from contact with nature, and inviting nature into our buildings is the ideal way to insure the both the continuation of our modern lifestyle and assuagement our more primitive needs. Positive effects can especially be seen in the ...