The intuitive love of nature, felt universally by humankind.

“Biophilia” means “The Love Of Life”. It is the instinctive bond between human beings and nature. This strong intuitive affiliation with nature has empirical evidence that our environment shapes our feelings and has a positive impact on us. The simplicity and sophistication of nature are the very essence which affect our psychological well-being.

Biophilic Design is the universal language of transforming our urban spaces by merging nature and architecture, correctly framing views and creating enchanted gardens. This creative and transformative design theory is looking with new eyes at our current urban environment with the positive goal of harmonizing architecture, nature and humanity. This beneficial contact with nature brings our outdoor living and working spaces to life and has a positive economic and physiological benefit.

8%Higher workplace productivity

13%Greater sense of well-being

1980sWhen biophilia was introduced

UniversalA bond shared by humankind

01 Two Ways to Bring Nature In

Direct and indirect biophilic design.

Biophilic design includes both direct and indirect attributes. Direct design brings a living aspect of nature into a space, while indirect design evokes nature through materials, color and form.

Direct Biophilic Design

Sunlight
Air
Water
Plants
Animals
Weather
Natural landscapes

Indirect Biophilic Design

Images of nature
Natural material
Natural colors
Naturalistic shapes and forms
Natural Geometries
Bio-mimicries

A biophilic bar lounge framed by a circular green wall window

Harmonizing architecture, nature & humanity

Framing new views of the urban environment.

This creative and transformative design theory looks with new eyes at our current urban environment, with the positive goal of harmonizing architecture, nature and humanity. Sophisticated yet simplistic fusion of nature and natural elements creates an oasis of tranquility.

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02 Questions, Answered

Biophilic design, in plain language.

What is biophilic design?

Biophilic design is the universal language of transforming our urban spaces by merging nature and architecture, correctly framing views and creating enchanted gardens. It is an innovative way of connecting humans with the natural environment through plants, greenery and views of nature.

What does biophilia mean?

“Biophilia” means “the love of life.” It is the instinctive bond between human beings and nature, a strong intuitive affiliation with the natural world felt universally by humankind.

What are the benefits of biophilic design?

Beneficial contact with nature brings our outdoor living and working spaces to life and has positive economic and physiological benefits. Workplaces that include biophilic design tend to see higher productivity and greater well-being among the people who use them.

What is the difference between direct and indirect biophilic design?

Direct biophilic design includes a physical or living aspect of nature such as sunlight, air, water, plants and natural landscapes. Indirect biophilic design offers an aesthetic feeling through natural materials, colors, shapes and images of nature.

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