En arquitectura el concepto de Biophilia renueva el compromiso entre el Ambiente Construido y el Ambiente Natural.
Refuerza el concepto de “reconexión” con la naturaleza y por sobre todo respetarla en incluirla en distintos proyectos. Los proyectos con este concepto simplemente utilizan seriamente el recurso de aire natural sin tratar, la calidad del aire fresco, la luz dirna, el agua, etc.
Crea y favorece conexiones visuales y físicas con la naturaleza. Incorpora materiales naturales y en algunos casos las formas naturales pero sobre todo tomar prestados conceptos de la naturaleza para revivir espacios fríos y muertos, como las tradicionales oficinas.
La Biophilia confirma la bioarquitectura y conceptos de verdadera sustentabilidad que nos dejo el legado de Wladimiro Acosta sobre Clima y Arquitectura.
algunos edificios bajo el concepto de Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life (Stephen R. Kellert and Bill Finnegan)
Aldo Leopold Foundation
Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
Architect: Kubala Washatko Architects
Completed: 2007
Bank of America Tower
Location: New York, New York
Architect: Cook+Fox
Completed: 2009
California Academy of Sciences
Location: San Francisco, California
Architect: Renzo Piano
Completed: 2008
Cook+Fox Architects, Office
Location: New York, New York
Architect: Cook+Fox
Completed: 2006
David Mellor Design, Cutlery Factory
Location: Sheffield, England
Architect: Hopkins Architects
Completed: 1989
Dell Children’s Hospital, Seaton Family of Hospitals
Location: Austin, Texas
Architect: Karlsberger, CMPBS (Sustainability Consultant)
Completed: 2007
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health & Science
University
Location: Portland, Oregon
Architect: Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Architects
Completed: 1998
Embassy of Finland
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Architect: Mikko Heikkinen and Markku Komonen
Completed: 1994
EVA Lanxmeer
Location: Culemborg, Holland
Architect/Planner: Marleen Kaptein
Completed: 1994
Fallingwater
Location: Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Completed: 1935
Genzyme Center
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Architect: Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner; Next Phase Studios
Completed: 2003
Grand Central Terminal
Location: New York, New York
Architect: Reed & Stern, Warren & Wetmore
Completed: 1913
Google, YouTube Headquarters
Location: San Bruno, California
Architect: William McDonough + Partners
Completed: 1997
Herman Miller, Greenhouse
Location: Holland, Michigan
Architect: William McDonough + Partners
Completed: 1995
High Point, Seattle Housing Authority
Location: Seattle, Washington
Architect: Mithun
Completed: 2006
Islandwood
Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Architect: Mithun
Completed: 2002
Johnson Wax Building, Great Workroom
Location: Racine, Wisconsin
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Completed: 1936
NRG Systems
Location: Hinesburg, Vermont
Architect: William Maclay Architects & Planners
Completed: 2004
Oberlin College, Adam Joseph Lewis Center
Location: Oberlin, Ohio
Architect: William McDonough + Partners
Completed: 1998
Oxford Museum of Natural History
Location: Oxford, England
Architect: Deane & Woodward
Completed: 1860
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Architect: César Pelli; Kent Bloomer Studio (foliated trellis)
Completed: 1997
Sahlgrenska Hospital, Psychiatric Department
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Architect: White Arkitekter
Completed: 2007
Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
Location: Orange, Texas
Architect: Lake-Flato
Completed: 2008
Sidwell Friends Middle School
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Architect: Kieran-Timberlake
Completed: 2006
Viaduc des Arts – Promenade plantée
Location: Paris France
Architect: Patrick Berger, Janine Galiano, Jaques Vergely, and
Philippe Mathiex
Completed: 1993
Village Homes
Location: Davis, California
Architect/Planner: Mike and Judy Corbett
Completed: 1975
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Kroon Hall
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Hopkins Architects
Completed: 2009