Mental Health Benefits of Biophilic Design

After over a year inside, we recognize the importance of connecting with nature either outside or indoors (also known as biophilic design). Outside of the pandemic, studies have shown that we spend nearly 90% of our lives indoors! By bringing the outside inside through biophilic design, we can increase our mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. 

Connecting with nature outside at its source is a key component in people’s general need for biophilia, however some people might not have the ability or opportunity to be outside for most of the day, or even at all. In order to combat this, incorporating biophilic elements (plants, stones, or water features) into your home or office can reduce noise, purify the air, and create a connection to nature. 

A great way to incorporate biophilic design into your space is through living walls! Plants exhibit physical benefits when brought indoors, but they also have lasting mental health benefits, too. Studies show that plants can help to reduce depression by nearly 50%, and they can aid in reducing anxiety by almost 40%. 

In addition to important mental health benefits, biophilic design makes any space more inviting and tranquil. If you’re struggling to get those creative juices flowing, incorporating plants into your space is shown to increase productivity by about 10% and creativity by 15%. 

Spaces with living walls have shown significant improvement in overall well-being, from cleaner air to increases in mental health. At Urban Blooms, we understand the importance of keeping your mental health, well, healthy! This is why we want to partner with you to create your one of a kind living wall, equipped with all of the elements you need to keep feeling your best. 

Contact us today for more information at https://www.urbanblooms.org/contact, or give us a call at 513-917-1111. We can't wait to work with you!