There’s lots of research linking the benefits of nature and other design interventions to outcomes in healthcare facilities, schools, and corporate workplaces. For a more in-depth look at the principles of Biophilia, Biophilic Design, and Evidence-based Design, check out these recommended resources below. If you’d like yours added to the list, please contact me.
- “A Visual Reference for Evidence-Based Design.” Book by Jain Malkin. Center for Health Design, 2008.
- “Biophilia.” Book by Edward O. Wilson. Harvard University Press, 1986.
- “Biophilic Design.” Book by Stephen R. Kellert, Judith H. Heerwagen, Martin L. Mador. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
- “Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life.” Film by Stephen Kellert, Executive Producer and others. Tamarack Media. 60 minutes.
- “Biophilic Illusions.” AIA Continuing Education Course presented by The Sky Factory.
- “Economics of Biophilia” (2015) and other reports. Terrapin Bright Green.
- “Evidence-Based Design for Multiple Building Types.” Book by D. Kirk Hamilton and David H. Watkins. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
- “Healing Spaces.” Book by Esther M. Sternberg, M.D. Harvard University Press 2010.
- Knowledge Repository. Searchable library of healthcare design articles and research studies. The Center for Health Design, 2016.
- “Scientific Research and Sky Image Ceilings.” Whitepaper by Bill Witherspoon and Mark Petrick. The Sky Factory.