Bringing Plants inside – the benefits to help us live well.

Plants indoors and views of nature scenes outdoors are important tenets of biophilic design, as discussed in this article. A recent article on the BBC Online highlights recent design work that maximizes indoor and outdoor exposure to plants (https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240420-12-stunning-buildings-that-bring-nature-inside).
In “12 Stunning Buildings That Bring Nature Inside,” (2024, an edited extract from Carlo Ratti’s introduction to The House of Green (Gestalten) we have the opportunity to look at some memorable images while also reading some meaningful accompanying text: “In the age of climate change, we cannot afford to simply use green elements for our enjoyment. If we do not build with nature, we will demolish ourselves along with it. This requires more than decorative greenery; our task as designers is much deeper, almost philosophical. It involves ending the conflict between the built and natural environment. In other words, building with nature means that architects must take nature as a partner. . . . we must protect nature – and copy nature – in our use of resources. . . . we must bring living things into the built environment – not solely for aesthetic appeal but for practical functionality as well. . . . To make environmentalism work in design, we must embrace today’s tools: the digital revolution. . . . sensors, networks, and artificial intelligence can make our buildings more like living things: able to respond and evolve.”