Biophilicly designed spaces recreate (at least conceptually) the features of the sorts of places where our species thrived when it was young and first taking its current form.

People in spaces crafted with an eye toward biophilic design feel good mentally and physically; their well-being is better than when they’re in places that don't incorporate biophilic design.

Terrapin Bright Green, a design consulting firm, has revised its often-quoted Economics of Biophilia (originally published in 2012) to provide insights into biophilic design. In the book, authors Ryan, Browning, and Walker analyze material related to biophilic design in offices, schools and universities, retail settings, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and community spaces. The authors also review the psychological, financial, and health-related implications of biophilic design.

The authors share that their “publication argues in favor of biophilic design by examining........

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