Trends come and go, but the timeless touch of aesthetics to your marvelous concept can make a significant difference. Staying connected to nature in the world of concrete has become an essential aspect of architecture these days. Biophilic design which actually is a combination of two words, Bio which means nature and Philic(Phile) which stands for fondness or preference given to an entity. It helps explain why crackling fires and crashing waves captivate us; why a garden view can enhance our creativity; why shadows and heights instill fascination and fear; and why animal companionship and strolling through a park have restorative, healing effects. Biophilic design is a design philosophy that seeks to create buildings and spaces that connect people with nature.

The root of this concept lies in the belief that humans have a biological connectivity and affection towards nature and incorporating natural elements in the built environment helps humans feel that connection and experience happiness. The consistency of natural themes in historic structures and places suggests that biophilic design is not a new phenomenon; rather, as a field of applied science, it is the codification of history, human intuition and neural sciences showing that connections with nature are vital to maintaining a healthful and vibrant existence as an urban species.

Main principles of Biophilic Design:

1. 1. Nature in Space: This principle demands natural elements to be incorporated into the built environment such as Plants, leaves and wood like structures. Features like vegetation, water, sunlight, and natural materials create a more pleasing visual and tactile experience. The presence of these elements can reduce stress, improve comfort, enhance mood, and prompt healing.
2. 1. Natural Shapes and Forms: Using naturally occurring shapes, patterns, and forms is another element of biophilic design. These elements can include botanical motifs, spirals, arches, and curves. Mimicking or recreating natural forms can create a symbolic and subconscious connection to nature. For example, an arched doorway or a vaulted ceiling may remind one of a cave, creating a sense of shelter and belonging. 
3. 1. Natural Patterns and Processes: human evolution and survival have always required managing highly sensuous and variable natural environments, particularly responding to sight, sound, smell, touch, and other sensory systems. It is essential to find opportunities to connect to the richness of our sensory system, in and around the built environment. This outdoor respite space, part of a garden at a cancer treatment hospital, offers restoration through the inclusion of natural sensory variability. A central focal point offers reflection, stillness, and the chance to experience the soothing tones of wind chimes.
4. 1. Light and Space: This element of biophilic design focuses on the many diverse qualities of light and spatial relationships. This LEED Platinum library, overlooking Shoal Creek and Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, is shaped by light. The building, designed through a joint venture with Lake Flato Architects, is considered the most daylit public library in the country. The heart of the library is its six-story atrium, which offers daylight for more than 80% of regularly occupied spaces.  The integration of abundant natural light in this cultural public space creates stimulating, dynamic, and sculptural forms. The design response spurs imagination, movement, and exploration.
5. 1. Place-Based Relationships: Considering place as a doorway to caring, this element focuses on connection to ecology and prominent bio-geographical features (e.g., mountains, deserts, estuaries, rivers, and plants).  This space of reflection, within a major healthcare facility, draws inspiration from the local Sonoran-desert; specifically, the colors and form of the native Ocotillo tree. The decorative art glass frames the space, echoing the light to dark green form, accents of red blossoms, and expansive blue skies. The artwork was intended to quietly and subtly diffuse sunlight, offering local desert color and unique form to frame the reflective and meditative space. Designs that speak to us in these ways can evoke a sense of hope and healing.
6. 1. Evolved Human-Nature Relationships: Areas of refuge, a primary associated attribute, help to provide a safe place for retreat.  Refuge spaces are considered important for restoration and relaxation (Browning et al., 2014).  As demonstrated in this student housing space, a resident in their place of refuge can still feel some connection to the larger space.  Together, prospect and refuge in this space offer areas that improve concentration, attention, and perceived safety (refuge) (Browning et al., 2014).
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