A systematic review and conceptual framework of biophilic design parameters in clinical environments

What the study found

Different user groups appeared to value different biophilic parameters, including daylight, views, natural content, refuge and environmental comfort.

Limitations

Small number of included studies and heterogeneous outcomes.

Neurodesign interpretation

The same 'nature feature' can serve different mechanisms for patients, visitors and staff. The important variable is what the feature lets that person do or feel.

Possible design implications

Design biophilic interventions around the role and vulnerability of the occupant, not a universal checklist.

Why it stays in the corpus

Retain for user-group-specific biophilic design in healthcare.

Study design

Systematic review

Population

Patients, staff and outpatients

Setting

Clinical settings

Field

Healthcare design, biophilia

Mechanism

Restoration, stress reduction, perceived safety

Spatial variable

Daylight, views, natural elements, prospect-refuge, fresh air

Keywords

healthcare, biophilia, daylight, views, prospect-refuge