You’ve heard the phrase biophilic office design but you’re not sure what it means. Biophilic design is a term used to describe the integration of a natural world inside an artificial one. This style of design seeks to connect us humans back to nature, even when we’re sat in an office full of artificial forces.

Today’s ‘typical environment’ is a built up one and the majority of us will spend 90% of our lives within this typical environment. Between home and work we have very little time to enjoy the outdoors – this is where biophilic design fits in. This style of design has been incorporated into countless modern buildings and offices already because more and more people are understanding the multiple benefits a natural environment has to offer.

Why is biophilic design important?

Stress related illnesses are on the increase because our relationship with nature is diminishing. We are spending less and less time being surrounded by greenery and in turn, kept busy with the technological pressure in which we can not escape.

Looking at a computer and remaining in an entirely urban area from nine to five can take its toll on us mentally and physically. Studies have demonstrated that offices and commercial environments with biophilic design have less employee sick days and increased creativity and output. Results in employee satisfaction surveys have also proven to be higher than ever before.

Benefits of biophilic design in the workplace

– Increases productivity by 8-12%

Having a connection to nature provides mental and physical support, giving us cleaner air and a more relaxed working environment.

– Inviting to new visitors

Visitors will be wowed by biophilic design because there’s something comforting about the mixture of a green inside the urban space. Visitors will see that you care about your workers’ well-being and therefore, theirs too.

– Reduces stress levels

Workers that spend 9-5 in a green office have reduced blood pressure and heart rates meaning that employees are less likely to have health issues. By introducing biophilic design, you can lower high blood pressure and improve morale within the office.

– Customers willing to pay more

Studies have shown that general plants and vegetation decoration in the retail sector can promote a positive energy and encourage them to pay more for goods and services.

– Biophilia in offices

Boost productivity – studies have shown that people who work in biophilic offices are more productive than those who work in traditional offices.

– Biophilia in healthcare

Recovery time for postoperative patients has been reduced by 8.5% with slightly over one fifth of patients requiring less painkillers than usual; thanks to biophilia.

If you’re looking to update your business or commercial interior, turn to the experts who have a wealth of experience when it comes to innovative biophilic design. Invest in quality and a keen eye, so you can maximise your work output and build a happy, healthy workforce. Improve your atmosphere and morale today when you contact Arc Business Interiors via our handy contact form or call us – we work throughout a number of locations including Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and throughout the UK.