Journal of Biophilic Design Issue 17 - Biophilic Architecture: How to design, plan and build architecture that constructs health and wellbeing for people and planet using Biophilic Design principles Kindle Edition

In this special architecture edition of The Journal of Biophilic Design, we dedicate the entire issue to exploring how architecture can do more than create shelter — it can actively construct health. As we face global challenges around wellbeing, climate change, and urbanisation, the role of architecture in shaping healthier, more nature-connected environments has never been more vital.From the materials we build with to the ways we design for light, air, and sound, every decision affects how we feel and function within space. The concept of biophilic architecture is not simply about adding greenery; it’s about embedding natural systems, rhythms, and aesthetics into the very fabric of our buildings. It’s about designing spaces that help us live better — physically, psychologically, and socially.In this issue, we dive into the heart of these ideas. We begin with Salutogenesis and the Architectural Determinants of Health, exploring how design can promote wellbeing from the ground up. Places of Deep Focus looks at how architectural form influences our ability to think and create, while The Green Thread – Building an Ecosystem of Wellbeing weaves together the human, ecological, and sensory aspects of place.We feature innovative projects like Biophilia and the Winner of the Rotterdam Architecture Prize, and question the future of cities in Healthy More-than-Human Cities and Biophilic Cities. Articles such as The Science Behind Biophilic Design and The Magic of Haptics explore how our sensory engagement with space impacts emotion and behaviour, while Trauma-Informed Architecture considers how environments can be designed to comfort, rather than trigger.Our exploration extends to Building with Sunshine, Room to Breathe, and The Air We Breathe, where light and air become active agents of wellbeing. We celebrate traditional wisdom in Biophilic Lessons from the Miān-Sarā and forward-thinking approaches in Can Any Property Become Regenerative? and The Role of Plants in Design and Architecture.Ultimately, this issue asks: how can architecture help us reconnect — with nature, with one another, and with ourselves? As architects, designers, and visionaries, we hold the power to create environments that heal and inspire. Through biophilic design, we can build a new natural order — one where architecture doesn’t just house life, but helps it thrive. Read more