Biophilic Design Archives

Biophilic Design in Illinois and Indiana: Principles, Applications, and Regional Insights

April 28, 2025by VMC GROUP

Section 1: Introduction 1.1 Background Humans possess an inherent, genetically encoded tendency to affiliate with nature, a concept termed “biophilia”.1 This affinity stems from over 99% of human evolutionary history spent adapting to the natural world, not […]

Architecture

Biophilic Design: Reconnecting Humanity with Nature in the Built Environment

April 28, 2025by VMC GROUP

In our increasingly urbanized and technologically driven world, a fundamental human need often goes unmet: our innate connection to nature. We spend the vast majority of our lives indoors – estimates often hover around 90% – separated […]