Nature-Integrated Workplace Design
Biophilic design integrates nature into the built environment to enhance human wellbeing. A human-centric approach aligned with Human Factors principles, it leverages our innate connection to nature to reduce stress, boost creativity and productivity and improve overall health.
Research demonstrates that biophilic workspaces improve employee wellbeing, satisfaction and performance.
🍃🌱🍃 These ‘living walls’ are amazing. We could all benefit from some of these in our indoor spaces.
What’s not to like...
✔️calming, enjoyable, promotes wellness
✔️creative
✔️cleanses our indoor air
✔️improves acoustics
✔️brings nature indoors
All part of creating a healthy building and suitable for any indoor space.
Stunning impact these living walls make. Note the various textures of greenery and the inclusion of natural materials such as wood, stone, pebbles. Use of muted, neutral colours are very calming. Biophilic design at its most creative and stylish.
Integrating biophilic design principles, complementary to Ergonomics, to create workspaces that support both physical comfort and psychological wellbeing.
Key Elements Include:
Natural materials and textures
Optimised natural lighting
Living plants and green walls
Water features
Natural patterns and biomorphic forms
Views and connections to nature
From simple enhancements like strategic plant placement to comprehensive redesigns incorporating living walls and optimised daylighting, environments can nurture the human-nature connection and foster deeper occupant engagement.
