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With the majority of us spending up to 90% of our time indoors, the design community is taking notice and they are exploring how we can connect with nature through our living and work spaces. The concept is called biophilic design, which is designing the built environment to restore the instinctive bond between people and nature. The benefits go far beyond simple aesthetics as biophilic design can make us both happier and healthier. Research shows that a connection to nature has positive physiological responses, which includes lowering cortisol levels.
In this article from Metal Architecture, we look at how designers are incorporating direct and indirect experiences with nature in the built environment, including material selection. And, while metal may be thought of as a counterintuitive biophilic material, several designers are embracing it for its authenticity to architecture as it changes with time in response to the natural environment. Even traditional metal work such as grilles and screens are being reimagined with scenes from nature. Read more about this exciting design principle and how designers are creating better experiences for all of us here.
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