Biophilic office design: Exploring the impact of a multisensory approach on human well-being

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2021.101682
• Publication Date: 2021-09-09T06:47:38Z
• Authors: Sara Aristizabal; Kunjoon Byun; Paige Porter; Nicholas Clements; Carolina Campanella; Linhao Li; Aidan Mullan; Shaun Ly; Araliya Senerat; Ivan Z. Nenadic; William D. Browning; Vivian Loftness; Brent Bauer
• Keywords: Baseline (sea)

Experiencing nature provides a multitude of health benefits. Biophilic design has emerged as approach that aims to reconnect occupants with the natural environment. We evaluated impact multisensory biophilic environment on occupants' cognitive performance, stress, productivity, mood, connectedness nature, and attention. Thirty-seven participants in three cohorts were exposed interventions (visual, auditory, combination (multisensory)) baseline condition, weekly variations over eight weeks. A wrist-worn stress sensor, daily surveys, scheduled executive function tasks administered. Cognitive performance improved all conditions compared baseline. Most satisfaction workplace appearance, visual privacy was reported conditions, ratings lower condition The results demonstrate immersive environments can improve occupants’ while reducing stress. findings highlight need consider non-visual factors design.