Have you heard of the concept of biophilic design ? The word biophilia means love of living things. Nature design makes us feel good because people are born with the connection to nature, and humans are attracted to all that is alive and vital .
Five to twenty minutes in a biophilic environment can trigger a positive restorative response. These reactions are swift, automatic and unconscious include:
• Decrease in blood pressure, heart rate and the stress hormone
• An increase in self-esteem and mood
• Enhanced cognitive function, concentration and memory