Definition
Biophilic design integrates natural light, ventilation, water features, and indoor planting to improve wellbeing. It has become a defining trend in post-pandemic residential and workplace design.
Why it matters
Studies link biophilic interiors to measurable improvements in productivity, recovery rates, and tenant retention — making it both a wellness and commercial argument.
Key points
- •Direct nature: plants, water, daylight, views.
- •Indirect nature: natural materials, organic forms, biomorphic patterns.
- •Space and place: prospect, refuge, cultural connection.
Examples
- ›A double-height living room with a vertical garden and skylight.
- ›An office with operable windows, exposed timber, and a central plant atrium.