My report for Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. summarizes global research on the health impacts of using wood and natural materials in our buildings.
This newly released report shows how increasing our use of wood and nature-inspired materials can be good for our health. The approach, sometimes referred to as biophilic design, is characterized by abundant sunlight, views to nature and incorporation of natural materials, such as wood, into our buildings. Studies show such design elements are correlated with lower blood pressure, improved performance, and positive neurological, physiological and psychological measures.
The report summarizes the latest scientific research and converging trends on biophilic design. It explores wood’s impact on well-being and human performance when it is a design feature visible to a building’s occupants. Architects, interior designers, researchers, civic leaders, facility managers and anyone interested in developing and supporting healthy and productive learning, working and healing environments can benefit from this latest resource.
View the report here.