Biophilic Offices – more research encouraging us to use Biophilia in the workplace

Yin’s dissertation research determined that “participants experiencing biophilic environment virtually had similar physiological and cognitive responses, including reduced blood pressure and skin conductance and improved short-term memory, as when experiencing the actual environment. . . . we designed a . . . study to let 30 participants experience three versions of biophilic design in simulated open and enclosed office spaces in VR. Compared to the base case, participants in three spaces with biophilic elements had consistently lower level of physiological stress indicators and…

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