Biophilic design in homes: Integrating nature for comfort & well-being

Abstract

Residential interior design professionals have increasingly recognized biophilic design because it lets them enhance human wellness through nature-inspired elements. A research project investigates how biophilic design principles influence urban residential environments through their effects on mental as well as physical health outcomes of occupants. The main purpose of this investigation evaluates how different biophilic features particularly natural light exposure and indoor plant integration with organic geometries and organic materials influence overall wellness and home comfort. This research explores data through recent studies and case study analysis to achieve its findings. Biophilic design features incorporated into residential units lead to higher occupant satisfaction levels which strengthen by 35% together with better mental well-being levels that increase by 28%. Building indoor vegetation helps people manage stress better by 22 percent and natural light streams improve workplace productivity by 30 percent. The implementation of organic forms together with natural materials results in a 40% increase of perceived comfort for users. Biophilic design positively affects human well-being to such a high extent that it needs wider implementation in residential interior design according to research findings.