Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life

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This is a great book that walks the reader through the theory of biophilic design, the science and theory and subsequent practice of biophilic design. This book also brings the reader into the idea how how we can implement these designs and how we may rebalance the modern environment. Such a great book that opens new design concepts and perhaps practices we can all readily implement in the near future.

I finished reading Biophilic Design--having read every chapter--on a recent trip. I think it is one of the most important design books ever written, not just in the decade. Readers should know that this book is not just for architects, builders, designers or city planners. Its rich array of chapters brings the message, with clear and compelling examples, to life for any of us who care about creating spaces and places where nature and culture are in a vibrant, beautiful, and healthy balance. Everyone benefits--from individuals to families to whole communities.

Great read

Quintessential reading for today's architectural considerations.

Although the title seems unique, its a bit cliche in terms of descriptions. Adding greens to a building does not make it biophilic. I was hoping to find more correlations and design principles which inform architecture design. The references of the built form are very ordinary, although there do exist some very good references worldwide, which arent titled 'biophilic', but they follow the same patterns. This book may be good for theory, but not helpful for an architect, I found more relevant data online.

I just finished reading this wonderful book - I highly recommend it. Stephen Kellert puts forth an outline for biophilic design components, which I find fantastic and tremendously useful. Having a scientific mind myself, this outline provides a perfect platform to which the contributing writers are able to venture in their essays (chapters). Having a Feng Shui practice and being an ardent believer in bringing nature into building environments and design of new structures and communities, I am very excited about seeing where I fit in. This is the next evolution of the eco-friendly design movement and I am ready to start participating. This book gives weight and significance to our inherent need for connection to nature. It provides a multitude of scientific studies that give credence to this evolving and emerging discipline and will hopefully receive more mainstream readership. My advice to you: buy a copy, absorb the knowledge and pass on the word!!

Great textbook. Informative and helpful!