Biophilic Design: Learning Spaces Inspired by Nature

The application of biophilic design in hospitals, workplaces, and schools has demonstrated many positive outcomes. Biophilic environments are health-promoting and restorative. They are known to combat mental fatigue, with stress recovery leading to enhanced creativity, relaxation, and excitement. Biophilic Design is the practice of incorporating nature, natural materials, and concepts into a human- made environments, including schools, creating a closer connection to nature and the surrounding environment.

This white paper provides compelling research-backed evidence regarding the many health and learning benefits of biophilic design and includes specific strategies for incorporating it into the design of schools.