Post on 29-Apr-2022
BIOPHILIC DESIGN:Designing for Health& Increased Employee
Performance TRACY BACKUSLEED AP ID+C, WELL AP, WELL Faculty
Director, Sustainable ProgramsTeknion
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding Biophilic Design as it relates to building interiors
2. Learn leading reasons to integrate Biophilic Design in projects
3. Explore a case studies for Biophilic Design
4. Biophilic Design benefits by the numbers-ROI
3.1 million
BIOPHILIA
biophilia
bi·o·phil·i·a
noun: a strong attraction for or emotional attachment to the living world.
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OUR CONNECTION TO NATURE BEGINS AT BIRTH
WE PLAY IN THE DIRT
WE EXPLORE
BUT WE BUILD WITH NO SENSE OF PLACE
What if we could experience the same physical, psychological, and emotional benefits moving through an urban landscape that we experience walking through a forest?
BIOPHILIA HYPOTHESIS
The biophilia hypothesis suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems that has been mapped in our brains for thousands of years
CREATING THE ARCHITECTURE OF LIFE
IN THE WORDS OF
STEPHEN R. KELLERT:
We will never be truly healthy,
satisfied, or fulfilled if we live apart
and alienated from the environment
from which we evolved.
BIOPHILIALOVE OF LIFE
Terrapin Bright Green, “14 Patterns of Biophilic Design”
1.Visual connection with nature2.Non-visual connection with
nature3.Non-rhythmic sensory stimuli4.Thermal & airflow variability5.Presence of water6.Dynamic & diffuse light 7.Connection with natural systems
8. Biomorphic forms & patterns9. Material connection with nature10. Complexity & order
11. Prospect12.Refuge13.Mystery14.Risk/Peril
Biophilia
Environmental Features:• Color• Water• Air• Sunlight• Plants• Animals• Natural materials• Views and vistas• Façade greening• Geology and landscape• Habitats and
ecosystems• Fire
Biophilia Natural Shapes and Forms:• Botanical motifs• Tree and columnar supports• Animal (mainly vertebrate) motifs• Shells and Spirals• Egg, oval, and tubular forms• Arches, vaults, domes• Shapes resisting straight lines• Simulation of natural features• Biomimicry
BROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
LIVING CERTIFIED BUILDING
BROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
LIVING CERTIFIED BUILDING
BROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
LIVING CERTIFIED BUILDING
is the idea humans and nature are
connected, suggesting that humans have an affinity towards
the natural world.
Biophilia
• Bring elements of Nature into the office.
• Evoke Nature with the use natural materials and analogs.
• Incorporate spatial organizations that recall the experience of being in nature.
• Program buildings to allow access to outside.rs
Nearly all employees admitted that their attitude about work is
adversely affected by the quality of their workplace environment
visual connection to nature
Terrapin Bright Green Offices
visual connection to nature
biomorphic forms & patterns
biomorphic forms & patterns
refuge
refuge
organic shapes
natural patterns
Of employee absenteeism
can be attributed to a lack of
access to nature
Decrease in pain medication
costs for hospital patients with
views
The Economics of Biophilia Why designing with nature in mind makes financial sense
18% Increase in test scores in
schools with daylighting
http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/report/economics-of-biophilia/
Access to natural light,
outdoor views, ventilation
reduces eyestrain and relieves
mental fatigue
10%
18%
21%
“There are ways of mimicking nature indoors … that can still deliver the same benefits as the real thing and not break the bank.” adobe
Adobe HQ, Photography Emily Hagopian
increased healing ratesPhoto Attribution : Houston northwest Medical Center
Improved engagement & test scores
fewer sick days & higher productivity
Photo Attribution : teknion
INITIATIVE GOAL
ILFI PHILOSOPHY
BDI ADVISORY
To achieve broad adoption of Biophilic Design among the design community, building owners and cities.
The Institute embodies the belief that a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
The International Living Future Institute has brought together leading experts in the field to form an Advisory Task Force that will lead the initiative through collaboration and inclusion of existing resources.
BIOPHILIC DESIGN INITIATIVEliving-future.org/biophilic-design/
ADD TO THE MAPmaps.living-future.org
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