Nature by design: the practice of biophilic design

Biophilia is the theory that people possess an inherent affinity for nature, which developed during the long course of human evolution.

In recent years, studies have revealed that this inclination continues to be a vital component to human health and wellbeing.

Given the pace and scale of construction today with its adversarial, dominative relationship with nature, the integration of nature with the built environment is one of the greatest challenges of our time.

In this examination, Stephen Kellert describes the basic principles, practices, and options for successfully implementing biophilic design.