Focus: Facility Design

How to operate a 'biophilic' facility

Facilities managers should be at the table to ensure biophilic benefits continue throughout the building’s life cycle


When biophilic design decisions are being made, facilities managers should be at the table to ensure the vision endures throughout the building’s life cycle, according to an article from Building Operating Management on the FacilitiesNet website.

Nature-based design has already been linked to myriad productivity outcomes including better sleep, increased job satisfaction, and greater creativity. 

Biophilic design can be incorporated into just about every aspect of a building, from its form to its finishes to its daily operations. 

That’s why the International Living Future Institute’s Biophilic Design Guidebook recommends running stakeholder workshops throughout a project’s design phase in order to establish a personalized biophilic design framework that suits all parties involved. 

Read the article.

 



February 11, 2020


Topic Area: Architecture


Recent Posts

UF Health Hospitals Rely on Green Globes to Realize Their Full Potential

Case study: The process encouraged the team to push themselves in several areas.


How Healthcare Facilities Can Be Truly Disaster-Resilient

Real resilience looks different than what’s written down in plans


TriasMD Breaks Ground on DISC Surgery Center for San Fernando Valley

It is set to open in Q3 2025


Bigfork Valley Hospital Falls Victim to Data Breach

The incident occurred in November 2024


AI-Driven Facilities: Strategic Planning and Cost Management 

6 factors to ensure infrastructure, operations and financial management support AI’s integration


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.