Biophilia II - quantitative
Features/Mind/Feature 100
- 84 Health and wellness awareness
- 85 Integrative design
- 86 Post-occupancy surveys
- 87 Beauty and design I
- 88 Biophilia I - qualitative
- 89 Adaptable spaces
- 90 Healthy sleep policy
- 91 Business travel
- 92 Building health policy
- 93 Workplace family support
- 94 Self-monitoring
- 95 Stress and addiction treatment
- 96 Altruism
- 97 Material transparency
- 98 Organizational transparency
- 99 Beauty and design II
- 100 Biophilia II - quantitative
- P5 Health through housing equity
- P6 Education space provisions
Biophilia II - quantitative
Intent:
To support occupant emotional and psychological well-being by including the natural environment in interior and exterior design.
BACKGROUND
Biophilia supports the idea that humans have an affinity towards the natural world. Evidence on the emotional and psychological benefits of nature is mounting. Research indicates that the experience of nature or nature-derived patterns can improve experience, mood and happiness.
Wall and potted plants are incorporated into the design of interior space according to the following:
a.95
Potted plants or planted beds cover at least 1% of floor area per floor.
b.95
A plant wall per floor, covering a wall area equal or greater than 2% of the floor area, or covering the largest of the available walls, whichever is greater.
At least one water feature for every 9,290 m² [100,000 ft²] in projects larger than 9,290 m² [100,000 ft²] which meets the following requirements:
a.95
At least 1.8 m [5.8 to 6 ft] in height or 4 m² [43 ft²] in area.
b.
Ultraviolet sanitation or other technology to address water safety.