Offices with biophilic design are on the rise; in fact, biophilia is one of the most notable trends in both work environment design and corporate wellness and wellbeing strategies.
Biophilia is our sense of connection with nature. Biophilic office design incorporates plants and nature-inspired elements into the workspace to create stimulating and meaningful workspaces.
Edward O. Wilson, a sociobiologist, developed this concept in 1984, suggesting that humans have a passion for all living things.
According to John N. Gray, biophilia is the precarious emotional bond that binds humanity to the earth, the emotional bond of those who strive to preserve what is left of wild nature and living things.
ERCROS offices – Ofita furniture
Benefits of offices with biophilic design
Research has shown that offices with biophilic design make for happier and more productive employees; in fact, it increases the feeling of well-being by 15%.
Any company is looking to improve the performance, creativity and productivity of its employees. To do this, building a space in harmony with nature is essential.
Here are the benefits of biophilic office design:
According to a study by Lancaster University, biophilia in workspaces translates into 6% more productive and 15% more creative employees.
In the study “The Global Impact of Biophilic Design in the Workplace” by Lancaster University, Sir Cary Cooper indicates that incorporating elements that allow a direct connection with nature (parks and lakes) or indirect connections (e.g. decorating with natural elements or indoor plants) can help our emotional well-being.
What elements are we talking about when we refer to biophilic office design? Natural light, fresh air, scents, natural materials, water, aromas, plants, vertical gardens, landscaped patios and terraces, and even vegetable gardens in the workspace.
SRAM offices – Ofita furniture.
According to the aforementioned report, 67% of employees who work in offices designed under the biophilia concept feel happier working in offices with biophilic design.
Another major benefit of using plants and natural elements in your interior design is the creation of healthy working environments. Biophilia in workspaces reduces anxiety by 37%, depression by 58% and staff fatigue by 38%.
Offices with biophilic design not only increase people’s productivity, well-being and creativity. Thanks to biophilic design, workspaces are much more attractive.
Elecnor offices – Ofita furniture
Examples of offices with biophilic design
In the projects section of our website you can find some offices with biophilic design that have been furnished by Ofita, and whose furniture also connects people with nature through the incorporation of plants in tables or files, for example: Endesa, Ercros, Lacer, Sram, Elecnor…
