New Design Ideas, cilt.8, ss.144-169, 2024 (Scopus)
This study investigates the role of biophilic design in addressing environmental issues within
the built environment and its contribution to the goals of sustainable architecture. A mixed-method
approach comprised a literature review to identify key elements of biophilic design, an online survey
with 378 participants from academia and professional fields and focus group interviews with 13 experts.
The Relative Importance Index (RII) and thematic analysis were utilized to evaluate the significance of
the identified biophilic factors. The study revealed six principal objectives of sustainable architecture
and elucidated how biophilic design contributes to these goals through five direct and three indirect
benefits. The findings underscore the potential of biophilic design to enhance sustainability in the built
environment, particularly in Nigeria. Biophilic design emerges as a valuable strategy in sustainable
architecture, promoting human-nature connections and offering tangible benefits. The study highlights
the importance of integrating biophilic principles into architectural planning to address environmental
challenges effectively.