Older People and Biophilic Design

Biophilic design is a positive, no matter how old we are. Pandita and Choudhary reviewed previously published articles related to biophilic design in assisted living facilities. They found that “The research advocates the benefits of biophilic design to enhance the psychological well-being and quality of life of baby boomers dwelling in assisted living facilities. Biophilic design is a strategy that blends natural elements into built environments to improve our connection with nature to enhance the physical and psychological health of older people. In the context of assisted living facilities, where residents commonly experience a variety of physical and psychological health concerns, adopting biophilic design in architecture holds enormous promise.”
Deepika Pandita and Himani Choudhary. “Biophilic Designs: A Solution for the Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life of Older People.” Working with Older People, in press, https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-01-2024-0003