In the biophilic design, they help to restore the connection with nature and renew the air in the environments.
Contact with nature is able to offer well-being and collaborate with physical and mental health. In urban environments, however, proximity to the environment has become increasingly difficult. Currently, human beings spend most of their days in spaces built by man.
For this reason, biophilic design, through natural elements or elements that resemble them, aims to rescue harmonious contact with nature in architectural and interior projects, even in urban areas.
According to architect and urbanist Gloria Brandão, “the incorporation of nature in the built environment has the ability, for example, to reduce anxiety and, when incorporated into residential interiors, brings comfort and well-being to those who use these spaces”.
Benefits of using plants in decoration
Plants are very important for renewing the air and also give an extra charm to any room.environment. In architectural and interior projects, in particular, their use can offer many other benefits, such as blocking solar radiation, thermal comfort and a sense of well-being.
How to use plants in environments
In biophilic design, plants gain a lot of prominence, since they are able to generate, more quickly, a connection with the environment. Gloria Brandão recommends using them on green panels (living walls) or on the roof.
Interior designer Larissa Santo recommends using hanging species, such as boa constrictors, peperomia and pearl necklaces, under a cupboard or shelf. On the balcony, according to her, it is a very interesting place to insert plants. “In large urban centers, the balcony ends up being the backyard. It is where we are closest to being outdoors,” she adds.
Precautions when inserting into the decoration
Some care is essential when inserting plants into environments, so that they can grow correctly. Therefore, to find out which types are most suitable, it is recommended to carry out a feasibility study, insolation and ventilation.
Use natural materials
Natural materials are also often used to produce the feeling of being in the middle of nature in the spaces. A woodaccording to Gloria Brandão, is one of the most used in biophilic design and can be applied both in architecture and in furniture and design in general.
However, it is extremely important that these items are purchased from legal companies with socio-environmental responsibility. This is because it is necessary to avoid contributing to incorrect extraction, as this harms the environment.
Source: Maxima
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