Biophilia, the future of architecture | Matthias Olt | TEDxSeattle

[@jomarfelisilda9679]

biophilic architecture is so underrated. i always include it in my designs but it always seems that all of my colleagues who sees my work doesnt appreciate the idea of biophilic architecture

[@homo_occidentalis_novus]

Isn't it fascinating, how this modern interpretation of biophilia is in perfect harmony with the ancient principles of Feng Shui? The deeper I dive into these topics the more fascinating I find them (and the more puzzled I am when seeing how little we use all this knowledge in the architecture of our everyday western surroundings).

[@steveringold9054]

What an enlightening presentation. Matthias Olt has put his finger on an essential element of our being, and on what makes us humans tick!

[@mikeakerdotcom]

This talk motivated me to put more nature into my office!

[@monapeters7626]

Does anyone have more info regarding the "brain activity" reference used at 10:48? Trying to find more info about the psychology professor doctor "vitanian" (??) that Olt is mentioning but to no avail... would be a huge help for writing my thesis on biophilia

[@kronfle111]

I think he talked abour the research of Ulrich and Nakamura, I hope this can help you. Best Regards

[@olugbengaadegun1753]

Great lecturer!!

[@stylegreen7888]

Really good video to a really important topic!

[@mukeirabluetemple6950]

The contrast between his theories about biophilic design and his buildings could not be bigger. He still builds buildings like machines of steel and and glass, not reflecting any understanding what reconnecting with nature is really like.

[@jamesduff6937]

I was thinking much the same too.

[@maple-leafs13]

Because its much cheaper to build with these materials. I much rather prefer traditional European architechtecture. They are colorful and full of soul with all the ornaments.

[@janweyant8902]

WHen I read that Americans spend on ave. 17 hrs a day indoors, it doesn't surprise me that stress rates and chronic disease is at its highest. We need to combat this by interior designs and architectural designs focused on bringing Nature in.

[@adrianoyorkshire]

Not all architects are aware of such psychological research therefore, not applying this idea. I have reached out to one in the US who had no idea what I was talking about, and this because he has a KZbin channel on architecture...not mentioning his name though. Thanks.

[@ssketchup72]

Amazing.

[@প্রীতমবিশ্বাস]

How to be an architect like him? I am pursuing my graduation in physics degree now What to do next?

[@GERTOV90]

Study architecture carrer

[@ideasdecuerdas]

very nice but if we used wood in all constructions there would be no more forest where you could "have a run"

[@adelyaseen7677]

I need to read to read Dr.Vitanian…… can anyone help me to find it

[@dbeeks2254]

Not sure if you still need it, but I think they mean Vartanian (specifically dr. Oshin Vartanian)

[@InnerWildSouk]

All biophilic design needs to be bird friendly and gentle on the natural environment in terms of energy and water use. Otherwise it is a superficial connection with nature that is being promoted. There is just way too much glass in all of these designs. These buildings are going to kill lot of birds. And that's not biophilic.

[@zahragh8104]

World would be so better without towers i think..but..

[@sharismad]

Towers are a necessity. We have to choose between good towers or bad towers.

[@GERTOV90]

horizontal city filled the world

[@nickwesley3520]

It’s not the architecture of the future... it’s already contemporary, if not a platitude haha Cool stuff though!