Biophilic Interior Design: The Complete Guide
What Is Biophilic Design?
Biophilic design is grounded in the biophilia hypothesis — humans have an innate evolutionary need to connect with nature. It translates into spaces with living plants, natural materials, water, and daylight.
The Health Case
Studies show biophilic design reduces cortisol, improves cognition, accelerates recovery, and increases workplace productivity. For offices, it's best practice, not luxury.
Living Walls
The most dramatic biophilic intervention. Self-irrigating systems start around $300-$500. Pothos, ferns, and peace lilies thrive in living wall conditions.
Natural Materials
Prioritize live-edge wood, cork, stone, rattan, bamboo, linen, jute, and wool. The patina and irregularity of natural materials is a feature, not a defect.
Maximizing Natural Light
Remove net curtains, use mirrors to bounce light, install skylights, and keep furniture away from windows. VisionShift can show how biophilic redesign maximizes light.