Biophilia: what it is and how to incorporate it into architecture
The principle behind biophilia is quite simple: connecting humans with nature, promoting well-being and emotional comfort.
By Marina Pires
Submitted at Feb 24, 2021, 10:28 AM
08 min de leitura
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When encouraging someone to imagine a scenario that brings tranquility , the first image that will probably come to mind is an environment that involves nature . Studies reveal that the presence of green in a space promoteswell-being, a feeling of relaxation, health and emotional comfort ; Thus, designing environments that connect people to nature has gained importance for architects and designers, popularizing the term biophilic architecture or biophilic design .
What is biophilia?
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The term 'biophilia' is translated as 'love of living things ' in ancient Greek (philia = love of/inclination to). Although the term is recently used and is gradually becoming a trend in architecture and interior design, biophilia was first used by psychologist Erich Fromm in 1964 and then popularized in the 1980s by biologist Edward O. Wilson , who detectedhow urbanization promotes a strong disconnection with nature.
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The principle behind biophilia is quite simple:connectinghumans with natureto improve well-being . And how can architects achieve this connection? By integrating nature into your projects . More and more corporate buildings, universities, hotels and hospitals are seeking these solutions, stimulating feelings of tranquility and satisfaction in their employees, customers and patients.
What are the benefits of biophilia?
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Biophilia, when incorporated into buildings and rooms, providescalm, productivity, and stimulates learning and creativity. Contact with nature influences children's development, encouraging imagination, social interaction and being able toreduceattention deficit disorders.
The trend is for biophilic projects to increasingly become a priority when planning a work environment, thus resulting in anincreasein productivity and creativity and adecreasein stress and low performance among employees.
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How to incorporate biophilia into architecture and environments?
The introduction of biophilic architecture into environments can be achieved in several ways . Discover and be inspired by these ideas from CASACOR professionals.
Green roof
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Composed of vegetation, the green roof is more than a covering, it involveswaterproofingand planting techniques that must be carried out by a qualified professional. Among its advantages arereducedconsumption of drinking water, reduced flooding and abetter quality of life.
Vertical garden
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CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2019. Terraço do Encontro - Isabela Montans. The green wall injects color into the space, in addition to interacting with the natural decor, marked by the bamboo ceiling and the reused iron brise-soleils.
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CASACOR Minas Gerais Windows 2020. Bathroom, Deca Space - Ana Paula Paolinelli
(Jomar Bragança)
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CASACOR Espírito Santo 2019. Procon Reception Lounge - Carlos Eduardo Calmon, Juliana Mattos Guarize and Tassia Hoffmann. The vertical garden ensures freshness and a welcoming feeling in the 40 m² reception lounge and administrative space.
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CASACOR Espírito Santo 2019. Procon Reception Lounge - Carlos Eduardo Calmon, Juliana Mattos Guarize and Tassia Hoffmann. The vertical garden ensures freshness and a welcoming feeling in the 40 m² reception lounge and administrative space.
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CASACOR Espírito Santo 2019. Functional Washbasins - Aline Ane, Aline Fialho and Aline Rita Laureano. Nature is expressed in the use of vegetation and the reclaimed wood of the countertop, with a resin finish, raising awareness of the need to preserve the planet.
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CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2019. Balcony Movimento - Daniela Alves Trovo. The main wall of the interior was covered with the freshness of the vertical garden, which is illuminated by the natural light that penetrates through the brise-soleil.
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CASACOR Ceará 2018. Garage Pavilion - André Monte. The backdrop of the house's main garden draws the attention of those who visit the space. The open space was used to unify the internal and external areas.
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CASACOR Espírito Santo 2019. Kitchen - Thainá Castro and Rhamires Recla. The references are Italian in these 25 m², which house colors and objects that refer to the cuisine and classic fashion colors of the European country, such as black and gold. Marble appears on the floor and kitchen countertop. The clean and modern joinery ensures the perfect balance of the mix of inspirations.
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CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2019. Urban Oasis - Mariana Ordahy. The large Balaton sofa is finished in green leather and supported by Iron stools by designer Maurício Bomfim. Above, the brushed steel shelf provides space for the hanging garden. On the opposite side, the brushed marble countertop houses DECA crockery and metalware.
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CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2019. Varanda do Cais - Carmen Mouro. The vertical garden that complements the deck's decoration covers an area of 21 m² and is filled with lush species such as Adam's Rib, snake plants and ferns.
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CASACOR Pernambuco Windows 2020. Home Office - Ju Nejaim
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Vertical garden (or green wall) is a great choice for including biophilic design in a space. As it is superversatile, there are countless application possibilities that vary depending on the space layout,types of plants, as well as the choice for indoor or outdoor space.
Natural materials
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CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2018. Mutant Workshop - Mariana Orsi. Wood was chosen to take center stage, present throughout the structure. The covering is so striking that it does away with any excess in the furniture. Everything comes in just the right measure.
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Essential Loft - Cocoa Ribeiro
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CASACOR Rio 2019. Toca Arquitetura - Estúdio Elã. The reddish terracotta tone is affectionate, sensual and at the same time represents the strong connection with nature. The kitchen is unpretentious, with open shelves, hanging objects and a large central island.
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CASACOR SP 2018. Urban Refuge - Marina Linhares. The glass enclosure makes the connection with the natural light and greenery that embraces this refuge permanent. An original tree was even incorporated into the center of the living room. In the urban atmosphere, the warm touch of wood and warming colors.
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CASACOR Rio 2019. Bianca da Hora - Shanti Room. Minimalist, the space combines the warmth of wood, the lightness of natural fabrics and the functionality of furniture by young Brazilian designers.
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CASACOR Rio 2016. Cabins - Duda Porto designed the Cabins. Natural lighting, enhanced by large glass windows, created a sense of spaciousness in the space, while focused or indirect artificial lighting increased the coziness.
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CASACOR Espírito Santo 2019. Deca Kitchen - Sergio Paulo Rabello. The space is covered with large slabs of translucent quartzite, giving it a delicate and bold atmosphere. The structure that forms the walls, floor and roof uses steel beams and pillars from a local company, which produces the raw material in a completely sustainable way.
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CASACOR Brasilia 2019. Planet Brasilia - Studio Gontijo Architecture and Interiors
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CASACOR Santa Catarina 2019. Loft Near the Sea - Juliana Pippi. Concrete, stone, terrazzo, natural fibers and light woods come together and complement each other, in a tranquil look. White is brushed here and there, creating other breaths of air in this light and practically wall-less space.
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CASACOR Brasília 2019. Our Nook - Larissa Dias. With 128 m², the space was designed to be a relaxing way to reconnect with nature. Amid hammocks, poufs and cushions in raffia and natural fibers, a stone wall captures the eye and adds textures and lines to the space.
(Jomar Bragança)
Natural materials like wood , stone and bamboo arepreferablein biophilic design.Studieshave shown that wood, for example,relaxes the autonomic nervous system, decreasing stress-related responses. Due to the abundance of types, colors and textures, natural materials offervisual and emotional connectionto nature and, when combined with greenery andnatural light, create a rich biophilic design. [April-see-also]W3siaWQiOjEwMDk1NSwidGl0bGUiOiJDQVNBQ09SOiA1IGphcmRpbnMgZmVpdG9zIGRlIHZhc29zIn0seyJpZCI6OTk4NjQsInRpdGxlIjoiRGVjb3JhJiN4RTc7JiN4RTM7byBjb 2 0gbWFkZWlyYTogNSBpZGVpYXMgcGFyYSB2b2MmI3hFQTsgaW5zZXJpciBlbSBjYXNhIn0seyJ pZCI6MTAxMjY0LCJ0aXRsZSI6IjE1IHByb2Zpc3Npb25haXMgZGEgQ0FTQUNPUI Z3VpciBubyBJbnN0YWdyYW0ifV0=[/abril-see-also]
