Biophilia, the future of architecture

In this 2020 TEDxSeattle talk, learn about new scientific discoveries in biophilia and why architect Matthias Olt believes that designing spaces where humans connect with nature promotes healing for people and the environment. 

Olt describes the concept of biophilia and provides scientific evidence that incorporating nature-inspired, sinuous forms and natural materials into our built environments positively affect human physiology and psychology. Explaining the principles of biophilic design and how he applies them, Olt makes the case that inspiring architecture improves our performance, well-being, and connectedness.

More to explore: 

• Learn more about Olt and his work at https://bharchitects.com/en/profile/olt-https://tedxseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/thumb-01-1.jpghias/
• Learn more about Olt’s previous work at https://architecturehttps://tedxseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/thumb-01-1.jpghi.wixsite.com/https://tedxseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/thumb-01-1.jpghias
• See the originator of the term “Biophilia,” E.O. Wilson, accept his 2007 TED Prize:
  https://www.ted.com/talks/e_o_wilson_my_wish_build_the_encyclopedia_of_life
• Watch architect Amanda Sturgeon’s TEDMED Talk “Using biophilic design to heal body, mind, and soul”:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAmbZCtNC9U
• View the TEDxGuelphU Talk, “The Biophilic World” by Owen Bjorgant, founder of the non-profit, The Biophilic World:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnwREmarvcQ
• See architect Michael Pawlyn’s TED Talk “Using nature’s genius in architecture”:
  https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pawlyn_using_nature_s_genius_in_architecture