The needs and benefits of Biophilic Design

Its been a stressful day. Have you ever found yourself hankering to retreat to nature? The beach? A forest walk? Just a few minutes in a quiet natural environment immediatley changes our mood. But the with the rise of skyscrapers and the ever- pervasive new buildings and homes, seeking solace in nature is far less accessible than it used to be.

Nature is needed

We can’t deny the landscape we see and sit in. Over time, concrete jungles have had an upsurge in the city and more suburban areas. The ever-increasing demand for goods and services leaves spaces lacking in design for enjoyment only. Indoor living has become the norm, as well as being surrounded by a myriad of walls wherever we go.

The BDC Network stated,

“Ultimately, this is increasing our potential to experience psychological and physiological harm. How can we work to reverse this trend and improve the overall well-being of our communities?”

This is the context in which biophilic design emerged: the need to re-incorporate nature into our already modern lifestyle and landscapes.

“Biophilic Design is the practice of connecting people and nature within our built environments and communities”

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It is described by Edward Wilson as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life”.

It’s no longer simply a loss of the aesthetic aspect that nature brings, but more and more evidence is pointing to the need for environments to build in a restorative function and nature is a key role player. Simply dotting our homes and spaces with a few potted plants no longer suffices. Our lives and contexts demand more.

Living green walls – the solution

This is where a living green wall makes its mark. It is an incredible solution to our need. Our plant walls provide instant interaction with the natural environment. Living plant walls are central to the biophilic ethos –

“A key aspect of biophilic design is making it regularly accessible to the people in the space, and users of a building spend much more time interacting with the interior than the exterior.”

ANS GROUP GLOBAL

Without travelling far, you can harness an immediate connection with nature with a living plant wall. Whether it be inside or outside you can utilise the space of a dead wall for the better of your well-being. One such example was a study in 1984, conducted by Roger Ulrich, which revealed that patients who had views of great nature recovered far faster than those who were left with blank walls. (BDC Network)

Furthermore, there is endless evidence for the impact a living plant wall can have on increasing one’s creativity, performance and productivity levels.

So, with an increasing need for nature, which is backed up with research to affirm the impact it has on mental stimulation and wellbeing, who wouldn’t consider a living plant wall? Nature is not an option, it is a human necessity.

Nature is needed

Living green walls – the solution

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