What is biophilic design? The publishers of the The Journal of Biophilic Design define it as the intentional integration of nature and natural patterns into buildings and spaces to improve human health, wellbeing and creativity. It uses natural light, greenery, water, natural materials, and patterns found in nature to create environments where people thrive. It is also applied to urban design and town planning to bring more green infrastructure into the built environment – interventions that are devised to improve the health and wellbeing of our planet.
The Journal of Biophilic Design has its hands full in managing information about this vast, emerging field. It collects knowledge, inspiration, case studies, conversations, ideas, research, psychology, ecology and environmental debate. It looks at how to design and help businesses reach net zero, how to increase biodiversity, the impact new architectural practices are bringing to sustainable design, how interior designers are using biophilic design in their practice to improve wellbeing and increase profitability, how biophilic design improves the whole value chain from real estate to employee costs, and of course, more.
Each issue has a section is themed around a subject (Workplace, Home, Healthcare, etc) as well as a section on the science behind biophilic design, plants, wellbeing, the Environment and cities.
