Biophilic architecture and designs for mental well-being

Abstract

There is a growing recognition that people who stay in contact with nature are more likely to enjoy fulfilling, fruitful lives. More recently, architects and designers have begun to recognize the importance of biophilic design, which incorporates natural elements into built environments. However, as urbanization spreads around the globe, attention must be redirected to city size, with an emphasis on planning for and making progress toward “biophilic cities.” Biophilic communities are ones that aim to foster a sense of appreciation and stewardship for the natural world among their citizens by providing them with enough opportunities to experience nature both inside and beyond the city limits. Employing deconstructive discourse analysis on different uses of biophilic concepts, the present paper aims to review the contribution of biophilic architecture and designs to the improved physical space for mental well-being.