In our March Newsletter, we recently highlighted biophilic design and how it benefits the workspace. Incorporating biophilia into office spaces has been gaining a lot of traction in recent years as it can be a simple yet effective style.
Six principles of biophilic design that can be applied to any space are:
- Environmental Features- direct contact with vegetation in and around the environment can improve employee health
- Natural Shapes and Forms
- Restorative Patterns and Processes- connects the richness of our sensory system in and around the environment
- Light and Space- consider the most daylit areas of the office to bring in an abundance of natural light
- Place-Based Relationships- focus on connection to ecology and prominent geographical features in your area
- Evolved Human-Nature Relationships- areas within the space to provide a place to relax
When this design style is implemented it can:
- Improve Health
- Promote Well-Being
- Increase Performance
- Reduce Stress
This design style is also low maintenance, making a Facility Manager’s job a bit easier. You can enhance a design element rather than creating a new one that would require more cost to implement than maintain.
Some ways to incorporate biophilia in your space are:
- Adding artwork with a nature scene
- Placing plants around the office
- Replace wallcovering with one that has natural elements
