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Implementation of Biophilic Design at Workplaces
Experiences of nature have various benefits on human health and well-being. In workplace environments, the integration of biophilic design strategies to incorporate elements and features of nature can enhance employee productivity, emotional state, and psychological well-being, mainly addressing the third goal of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The literature abounds with studies providing empirical evidence on the positive effect of nature exposure in the workplace on employees. However, there is a lack of understanding of the status of such studies. To this end, the authors conducted descriptive analysis and a review on the applications, capabilities, and limitations of studies implementing biophilic design principles at workplaces. A total of 59 peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected and reviewed based on the defined factors and sub-factors. The results show that the introduction of biophilic design elements into indoor, semi-outdoor, and outdoor workplace environments can promote employee health, well-being, and productivity. However, the literature gives limited attention to some of the identified categories/factors including “natural analogues”, “emotion and mood”, “physiological data”, “non-visual sensory input”, and “virtual reality”. Based on the review findings, we have identified several knowledge gaps and opportunities for further research.
Implementation of Biophilic Design at Workplaces
Experiences of nature have various benefits on human health and well-being. In workplace environments, the integration of biophilic design strategies to incorporate elements and features of nature can enhance employee productivity, emotional state, and psychological well-being, mainly addressing the third goal of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The literature abounds with studies providing empirical evidence on the positive effect of nature exposure in the workplace on employees. However, there is a lack of understanding of the status of such studies. To this end, the authors conducted descriptive analysis and a review on the applications, capabilities, and limitations of studies implementing biophilic design principles at workplaces. A total of 59 peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected and reviewed based on the defined factors and sub-factors. The results show that the introduction of biophilic design elements into indoor, semi-outdoor, and outdoor workplace environments can promote employee health, well-being, and productivity. However, the literature gives limited attention to some of the identified categories/factors including “natural analogues”, “emotion and mood”, “physiological data”, “non-visual sensory input”, and “virtual reality”. Based on the review findings, we have identified several knowledge gaps and opportunities for further research.
Implementation of Biophilic Design at Workplaces
Sustainable Development Goals Series
Hasan, Arif (editor) / Benimana, Christian (editor) / Ramsgaard Thomsen, Mette (editor) / Tamke, Martin (editor) / Yildirim, Muhammed (author) / Globa, Anastasia (author) / Brambilla, Arianna (author) / Gocer, Ozgur (author)
World Congress of Architects ; 2023 ; Copenhagen, Denmark
2023-09-13
24 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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