Client
Ted Moudis Associates
Date
December 3, 2019
The productivity science behind biophilia is about much more than plants
Michelle Beganskas, senior designer, Ted Moudis Associates
summary
Michelle Beganskas, a senior designer at Ted Moudis Associates, authors a research article in Quartz @ Work about biophilia in the workplace. Biophilia translates to “love of life or living systems,” and states that humans have an innate need for contact with nature — a connection that is essential to our health and wellbeing. Michelle looks at how this concept is used specifically in the workplace, as biophilic interior designs have been proven to reduce absenteeism and mental fatigue, promote emotional satisfaction, and increase productivity.