Let’s face it: buildings are big, bold, and a bit bossy when it comes to energy use. It’s even more of an exaggeration when you think of places like New York City because in the land of skyscrapers, every open space in the grid is constantly being filled up just to contain the population. A higher density of people means a higher rate of carbon emissions. It’s that simple. Between the vehicular traffic, demands for electricity, and daily construction happening on every other block, it’s a no-brainer that urban use of fossil fuels is to blame.  

In our exploration of Biophilia, we've highlighted the importance of natural ventilation for our well-being. Beyond the immediate benefit of easier breathing, air quality plays a crucial role in maintaining our health. Improved air quality means fewer allergens and pollutants entering our bodies with each breath—a critical consideration as we spend up to 90% of our time indoors.

We have an innate need for nature in our lives, and satisfying this desire has many benefits to our mental, social, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Biophilia or Biophilic design is the process and application of nature and natural orders into design that can boost and support our health and wellness.