Biophilic design: inviting nature back into buildings
The five principles of biophilic design, which brings our need to connect with nature into architecture, and how we applied them at Flow Office.
Biophilic design brings our need to connect with nature inside the building. It is not about adding a few potted plants; it is about thinking of light, air, water, material and view together.
Five principles
- Daylight: Every desk should be close to a window.
- Natural ventilation: Opening windows and cross openings.
- Plants: Living plants indoors and on terraces, with planned care.
- Natural materials: Timber, stone, clay; surfaces you want to touch.
- Prospect and refuge: A balance of open views and sheltered corners.
At Flow Office
At Flow Office no one sits more than six metres from a window or a plant. The floors wind around a courtyard and a terrace opens at every turn.
