New Research from Interface and Human Spaces: The Biophilic Side of Wellbeing Design
Wellbeing-based design is swooping graciously into the forefront of current interior design theory, but the topic is extremely broad, and there’s still much to be discovered. Lying within the circle of wellbeing design are several sub-areas, including active design, holistic ergonomics, social and emotional design strategies, and biophilic design. The last of these, biophilic design, was the focus of a recent global research study by Human Spaces: “The Global Impact of Biophilic Design in the Workplace.” Global flooring manufacturer Interface commissioned the research, which was led by Professor Sir Cary Cooper, professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University and founding director of Robertson Cooper. Interface identifies closely with the causes of environmental sustainability, biophilia (people’s inherent connection to nature) and biophilic design through both its products and its manufacturing processes. And so it’s no surprise that its approach to workplace wellbeing research focuses on nature. “The benefit of …
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