Biophilic Design - 7 Principles to Better Connect Your Home with Nature

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We can be quite disconnected from nature, with most of our time spent in controlled interiors, such as our offices, shopping centres, and our homes, so the only real opportunity to engage with nature is on a weekend hike through a forest. But what if you can experience the same emotions and benefits of being in a forest at home? Biophilic design is a concept to increase our connection to the natural environment.
The term 'biophilia' was coined by Edward O. Wilson, and defined as "the urge to affiliate with other forms of life." When translated to architecture, it means our buildings should be celebrating the environment around them. While there are over 20 elements associated with biophilic design, in this video I focus on a few key principles to engage with nature in your home.
1. Light and Air - 1:26
2. Vegetation - 2:06
3. Water - 2:56
Sponsor - 3:36
4. Natural Materials and Colours - 5:19
5. Patina of Time - 6:16
6. Outdoor Space - 6:44
7. Relationship to Place - 7:21
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[@fcvalenzuela]

1. Light and Air 2. Vegetation 3. Water 4. Natural Materials and Colors 5. Patina of Time 6. Outdoor Space 7. Relationship to Place

[@melaniefrank9689]

“Just don’t go chasing waterfalls.” Perfect delivery! 3:31 Love you videos! Very informative and soothing.

[@estatecentralyt]

So good explained! We live in times where we are so disconnected with nature… alway in office, shopping centres. Cool video!

[@SimpleDwelling]

When I initially came across the 93% indoor statistic, I thought that doesn't seem right, but that equates to around 2 hours outdoors a day. That doesn't apply to everyone, but there are days where I'd struggle to even spend 2 hours outside.

[@floatjockey]

Lovely video and it’s exactly what motivated me when I designed my current home. I wanted my house to blend into the local environment and not dominate it.

[@acarpio3]

Thank you for this video! It does make you think how live and how to improve your relationship with nature on a daily basis through your home. Well done.

[@thelandoftranquillight]

I really love your channel. I've watched all the videos in just a few days, while doing a major decluttering project on my apartment. I appreciate the peaceful, tranquil feelings your spaces evoke, and I have learned a lot about design from your educational videos. Keep them coming.

[@shelleyreid4143]

I can't believe you said "don't go chasing waterfalls" with a straight face!..😏🙃

[@GhostedStories]

Thank you for this!

[@jorgesmith2000]

Love the idea of incorporating water but mosquitos and other pests!! Any ideas on how to incorporate water without having to worry about attracting pests?

[@ssketchup72]

Thanks a lot

[@pilarotero6353]

Love it! Really interesting

[@wstrwld8499]

Again, great video! Love the sounds of birds and nature in the background ☺️

[@SimpleDwelling]

Glad you enjoyed it, and the sound design.

[@navnitnavinarathore5523]

Very Well explained..

[@richard3259]

Very well said, thanks!

[@SimpleDwelling]

Thanks, Richard!

[@cherylgeorge4492]

I enjoyed the commentary, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@SimpleDwelling]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheryl.

[@BalanceRhythm]

I love this video and the one previous. As an interior designer, LEED AP and WELL AP, biophilia is one of my favorite topics! ~Liz

[@SimpleDwelling]

Glad you enjoyed it! I really want to dive deeper into biophilic design.

[@marisasm]

Very interesting as allways! I really love these videos.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Glad to hear it!

[@grk6573]

So beautiful. I'll want a home like that by the sea. 😍😍

[@SimpleDwelling]

Goals!

[@hman9581]

Great Video! Nice helpful content.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zawam]

I’m taking notes for my new home design from this vid

[@SimpleDwelling]

What notes did you write down, Zawam?

[@zawam]

@@SimpleDwelling I’ve added space for plants and a small water feature in my floor plan.

[@SimpleDwelling]

It feels like landscape is an afterthought, it’s just the “leftover space”, so I like that you’re incorporating space into the plan so early on for landscape.

[@milaprskalo5777]

Thanking you for the inspiration and helping me understand better my personal design and architecture aesthetic. 🤜🤛. Also very interested to learn how slats are used to create privacy and protection from elements.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Was there any specifics about biophilic design that spoke to your personal aesthetic?

[@milaprskalo5777]

@@SimpleDwelling allowing nature in through windows, surrounding self with wood and working to develop a garden space to bring serenity.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Regarding the slats, it’s all in the horizontal angle that will block out the high summer sun, but let in the low winter sun. What that angle is will depend on where you are in the world.

[@focusinterior.architecture]

NICE HOUSE

[@cmdv42]

🌳💯✨

[@mohammadal-kamsha4020]

Me: im biophilic My dumb ass brothers: YOU ARE WHAT? OMG.

[@user-ho1rz1jx1x]

it could be short...

[@arcticfoxvikingseaking2206]

Natuer is the foundation of a meaningful life? I beg to differ. Good video though.

[@adoyer04]

wodaa 😂

[@vmafarah9473]

I dont know why many houses made by american architects looks boring from outside, but looks dead inside, how do you convince clients about brutalism, imo architects are the only people who love this.