The requirements are intentionally not prescriptive to allow projects to explore a variety of options when incorporating biophilia. Biophilia can be achieved in a space both through the addition of plants and natural patterns, for example symbolic references to patterns and textured arrangements found in nature, and/or elements, such as daylight.

Examples or methods for incorporating natural patterns include using flooring materials that employ natural patterns (i.e. leaves, wood grain, waves), natural materials (i.e. wood, stone) within furniture and the office design, artwork depicting natural scenes, potted plants and green walls, and furniture that mimic natural shapes.

Promoting human-nature interaction can be done by placing any of the above natural patterns along common circulation paths. Some additional examples include use of water features, framing natural views with windows, and incorporating sitting areas near outdoor or indoor vegetated areas.

For New and Existing Buildings and Interiors projects, the feature requirements must be met within the entire project boundary. For Core and Shell projects, the requirements must be met within common areas of the building and any other areas under landlord control.