Intersections Between Biophilic Design and Well-Being Design Driven By Neuroscience Methods

Biophilia is the inherent human inclination to bond with nature, which remains fundamental to people's physical and mental health, and well-being. Biophilia leds to Biophilic Design, which applies these principles to the built environment. Similarly, Design for Well-being is another approach focused on enhancing people's quality of life by addressing long-term affective processes through design. Meanwhile, Neuroscience research has advanced dramatically in recent decades, scientifically testing theories related to design and architecture. This text presents the results of a research aimed to understand the fundamentals and methods of an emerging field that links Biophilic Design, Design for Well-being and Neuroscience. It is concluded that there is not yet a consolidated theoretical body, since theories and methodologies are still in a dynamic construction, with only a few examples worldwide. This field offers a new creative possibilities for professionals in design disciplines aimed at the well-being of all species in the ecosystem.