II. BREAKING DOWN BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Before moving into the specifics of biophilic design and its significance at the residential scale, it is critical to understand this topic and how it stands on its own as a design practice. As this is a relatively new practice and is still faced with large amounts of confusion and skepticism, it is important that a foundation of knowledge be established to clarify its significance, application, and benefits in general. This section of the paper looks to address this issue by introducing core terminology, defining the practice, categorizing and breaking down implementation methods, and addressing biophilic design’s intention as a design practice. Additionally, the review of prior literature and built precedents, along with a historical review of the subject, will work to establish the background of the practice and add to the base of knowledge required to fully comprehend biophilic design.