Stephen R. Kellert Livres

The book explores the concept of biophilia, highlighting humanity's intrinsic connection to nature and its importance for health and wellbeing. It addresses the challenges of integrating natural elements into modern construction, advocating for biophilic design principles. Through various examples from workplaces, healthcare, schools, and more, the author illustrates effective and ineffective design practices. With over a hundred compelling images, this work is geared towards architects, designers, engineers, and anyone interested in nature-inspired environments.

"Biophilic Design" explores how integrating nature into architecture enhances human health and well-being. This essential guide for architects and designers features essays from leading experts, detailing biophilia's principles, benefits, and practical strategies for creating harmonious environments that connect people with nature.

The concept of "restorative environmental design" presents a transformative approach to architecture, aiming to fully integrate nature into the built environment. Award-winning author Stephen R. Kellert explores this innovative model of sustainability, highlighting the need for a deeper connection between design and natural ecosystems. His work emphasizes the importance of creating spaces that not only minimize harm but actively contribute to ecological health and well-being.

Human health and wellbeing is inextricably linked to nature; our connection to the natural world is part of our biological inheritance. In this book, a pioneer in the field of biophilia - the study of human beings' inherent affinity for nature - sets forth the first full account of nature's powerful influence on the quality of our lives.