Biophilic design, based on the relationship between nature and humans, is one of today's popular design approaches. This word, which is a combination of the Greek words Bio (Life) and Philia (Love), argues that all components existing in nature interact with each other.
When we say biophilic design, we are talking about a design approach that helps us feel the strong bond with nature more deeply in our lives and incorporate our contact with nature more into our daily lives. This understanding integrates natural elements into spatial design and bases it on people's instinct to establish a relationship with nature.
As one of the most effective scenes where we can express the desired impression with interior design, floors play a key role in creating a natural and sustainable ambiance. Therefore, the floors of a space designed with a biophilic approach are an important component that will help us reflect these principles in the desired way. In this blog post, we will explore biophilic design principles and the importance of biophilic design in floor design!
Aesthetics, Health, Sustainability: The Importance of Biophilic Design
The good and peaceful mood that comes with being in touch with nature is known to everyone. Studies show that natural elements reduce our stress levels, improve our mood and increase our cognitive functions.
Biophilic design approach shaped by the awareness of people's need to connect with nature; It is concerned with creating living spaces that increase creativity, serenity, physical, mental and emotional well-being.
It is not surprising that we feel disconnected from nature in the big cities where most of us live today. We may have to spend most of our time in closed spaces, in tense and unnatural environments. It is not always possible for those living in cities to take a nature walk, get fresh air, and spend quality time. Although we cannot change environmental factors, we can establish our inner balance by equipping our own living spaces with natural elements. With a lifestyle in which we increase our contact with nature, we can experience nature and feel like we are a part of it, even in the most crowded and tiring cities. When we place natural elements at the center of our lives, we see how quickly our physical and spiritual health improves. With this approach that we will adopt for the sake of ourselves and our loved ones, we will also reduce our carbon footprint and minimize our environmental impact.
‘Well-Being’ and Biophilic Design
Today, 'well-being', which is worth its weight in gold, is a state that is difficult to achieve and keep. However, we need to make some effort to maintain our inner balance and achieve inner peace. While we try to relieve ourselves of the stress of city life through methods such as yoga and meditation, the conditions and environments in which we do this can affect the efficiency of our work. Therefore, if we calm our biological cycle and circadian rhythm with arrangements that balance our biological cycle and circadian rhythm in the indoor spaces where we spend most of our day, we will make it easier for us to focus.
The use of natural elements in the interior will make it easier for us to achieve 'well-being'. Incorporating textures such as wood, marble and plants compatible with the space into our lives; Factors such as using natural colors such as green, earth and yellow correctly in appropriate places and having sufficient access to natural light make us happier and more productive. We should design our environments to benefit from daylight and natural ventilation, and choose the objects and building elements we come into contact with from natural materials.
The Future Sprouting on the Ground: The Aesthetic Power of Biophilic Design
Biophilic design's attitude towards the integration of interior spaces with nature and enabling people to establish a closer relationship with their natural environment is positioned in parallel with the principles of sustainability. Elements such as choosing natural materials in floor design, using wood in accordance with sustainable forest management principles and integrating recyclable materials help reduce carbon emissions and form the basis of environmentally friendly design. Choosing natural fiber carpets made of materials such as wool or sisal also represents environmental approaches.
The use of natural patterns, textures and colors returns us to nature, making it easier for us to balance our rhythm and feel peaceful. In addition, it is also very important that building materials are suitable for long-term use, durable and recyclable. A building material we choose should embody these values, in addition to reducing our carbon footprint and providing us with a healthy living space; It also gives you the happiness of taking a positive step for the environment.