What is biophilic design? And why does it matter so much now?
A Biophilic Year captures the essence of biophilic thinking and design in a thought-provoking form. Through 365 aphorisms, the book explores the value of placing people and nature at the very top of any design brief. The aphorisms are meant to be a catalyst for inspiration as well as a starting point for reflection, highlighting the connections of biophilic thinking with sustainability, interior design and architecture, urban planning, and the way in which we see the world. The physical pages of the book then extend onto digital pages in a dedicated online area: A Biophilic Year Archive.
As a whole, A Biophilic Year is a nuanced journey across natureÕs wisdom, the relationship between people and nature, and the role of spaces for human and natural wellbeing.
Reserved online area
A Biophilic Year doesnÕt end on paper. The journey continues online in A Biophilic Year Archive: a dedicated and reserved area that extends the booksÕ physical pages into digital ones with 365 essays that expand on the bookÕs aphorisms individually.
Why a book of aphorisms?
Because sometimes a concise sentence is more powerful than long pages of words. The beauty of aphorisms is that reading the same words at different times often yields a different thought, and two people reading the same words could come up with different ideas.
A Biophilic Year is not only about reading but itÕs about reflecting, finding new ways to bring nature into designed spaces and designed spaces close to nature. This is the strength of this book: being a guide that leaves space for imagination and interpretation, setting a direction for creative thinking to unfold.