4 Ways to Incorporate Biophilic Artwork in Healthcare
Incorporating biophilic artwork in healthcare facilities is proven to create a measurable impact on patients’ health and well-being. Biophilia is the innate human desire to connect with nature, and biophilic elements evoke connections that are calming and relaxing. By using nature-inspired art, graphics, colors, and textures, biophilic artwork is an easy way to create a space that enhances creativity, reduces stress, improves well-being, and even expedites healing. Installing biophilic artwork in a space is not just about design, it is about putting patients first and creating an environment that maximizes their comfort, promotes healing, and provides positive distractions.
According to Dunn-Edwards Corp. in their course Biophilic Design and Architectural Coatings, “Experiences with nature play a fundamental role in our well-being. They can actually improve our health--and their negative counterparts can damage our health, so aesthetic design choices are not just a matter of the designer's artistic expression for users to enjoy or not enjoy. Together with other factors, they can improve or damage the health of users. Design is not just a matter of aesthetics, but of the well-being and health of the recipient of the design.”
Biophilic artwork can be installed anywhere you are looking to elevate the senses including hospitals, medical offices, rehab facilities, senior living, cancer centers and many more.
Here are four ways to incorporate biophilic artwork in healthcare:
1. Translucent Window Films
Nature-themed window films can add a decorative effect and privacy while still allowing light into the space. Hide views from healthcare facilities that overlook parking lots, roofs, mechanical areas, etc. with beautiful window films. Reducing exterior stressors for patients is proven to improve well-being and expedite healing.
2. Decorative Acrylic Panels
Decorative acrylic panels also provide privacy while incorporating biophilic design. Add patterns such as grass, wildflowers, trees or waves to plain acrylic panels to transform waiting rooms, check-in areas, and more. These panels are functional yet provide biophilic artwork to the space as wall dividers, partitions, cubicle inserts and more.
3. Custom Artwork
Digitally printed artwork can also integrate the outside environment through beautiful imagery. Choose from nationwide professional photographers, local artists, Getty images and more to select nature-inspired images for any space. Install artwork as singles, multi-panel displays, or groupings in hallways and corridors, patient rooms, welcome centers, and more to evoke a connection to nature and promote healing.
4. Wall Murals and Graphics
Print large format images to create custom wall murals that bring the outdoors in. Turn ordinary walls into statement pieces with beautiful biophilic images, inspirational messaging and customized graphics.
Feeling inspired?
We offer a variety of biophilic solutions for your space! Bring the outside in using one of our nature patterns for films or panels, or choose a beautiful image for a piece of artwork or wall mural at any size or configuration. Our design team will create a conceptual to help you visualize your space! Contact us today to learn more about incorporating biophilic artwork in healthcare or other applications.
