What is Biophilic design?
Biophilic design is a human-centric approach to building and urban design that increases occupant connectivity to the natural environment. The use of eco-sustainable materials and elements at both the building and city-scale contribute to better health, environmental and economic benefits.
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The global Eco-Sustainability Market is evolving towards a complete makeover of the work space. There is much we can learn from our biophilic successes.
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Major Trends in the Workplace, Logistics and Mobile Tech
Key issues impacting the adoption of technology for Biophilic design:
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Changing workplace and distressed human capital
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No dedicated network or platform to link eco-sustainable services
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Huge market lacking public exposure
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It is very clear that indoor environments have a great influence on employees‘ attitudes, behaviours, satisfaction and work performance.
Offices/Retail
93% of workers in the tech industry said they would stay longer at a company that offers healthier workspace benefits, with options ranging from greener space [biophilic design integration], wellness rooms, company fitness benefits, sit-stands, healthy lunch options and ergonomic seating
Applications
Healthcare/Education
Post-operative recovery times were shown to decrease by 8.5% and pain medication was reduced by 22%;
In Education spaces increased rates of learning 20-25% were found with improved test results, concentration levels and attendance and reduced impacts of ADHD
Hospitality/Wellness
Guests are willing to pay 23% more for rooms with views of Biophilic elements;
When living spaces are more calming & restorative, 7-8 % less crime is attributed to those areas with access to nature and can command an increase of 4-5% in property price
A Huge Addressable Market
We are at the dawn of the Sustainability Era
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In order to maintain our planet for the future, the next generation of great companies will focus on biophilic design integration, carbon awareness, water usage, and waste reduction.
The global biophilic design market was valued at $30.8 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow to $98.8 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%.
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Increasing consumer awareness of environmental concerns and growing industrial interest for the use of biophilic design solutions are driving the adoption of green technology and sustainability solutions and services in the market.
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The global Eco-Sustainability Market is evolving towards a complete makeover of the work space. There is much we can learn from our biophilic successes.