The biophilic hypothesis, theory and tools were created from the understanding through research that humanity has evolved in a sensory-rich environment.
Biophilic design is a conscious attempt to interpret human’s innate need for a natural connection and to the systems and processes of nature - biophilia - in our built environment.
Biophilia is a versatile ecosystem that gives a biophilic design expert the tools to design wherever humans operate.
In the production of materials and as a result of all construction, changes in natural systems inevitably occur. The question is therefore not whether an ecological change will take place, but whether its net result will be more productive and sustainable in the long term in terms of the natural environment.
Climate change poses its own challenges in predicting future living conditions. This applies to all levels of society already. Biophilic design aims to support an ecologically sustainable and strong natural connection in the long term.
In addition to minimizing the load on nature, the key effect of biophilic design is human well-being as part of a larger ecological ecosystem. Successful planning has been found to increase physical and mental well-being.
Positive effects has been seen in studies such as increased satisfaction and improved motivation, problem-solving ability and creativity. When feelings of stress and anxiety decrease, everyday coping and control skills and ability to concentrate develop. Better social interaction skills reduce hostility and aggression.
Biophilic design is the application of different design strategies. Depending on the parameters of the project, suitable elements and attributes are selected, which form the red thread for the entire process from beginning to end.
The choice of design applications is influenced by e.g. project conditions, constraints, building and landscape use, economic factors, logistics, legislation and cultural and ecological conditions.
Biophilia is a value choice in which sustainable development, connection to nature, human well-being and aesthetics are taken into account in the design of all environments. City planning, architecture and construction must be made to speak the same language, and new building materials play a central role in this.